News from The FHM
One of the largest Holocaust museums in the country, The Florida Holocaust Museum is the result of St. Petersburg businessman and philanthropist Walter P. Loebenberg’s remarkable journey and vision. Loebenberg escaped Nazi Germany in 1939 and served in the United States Army during World War II. Together with a group of local businesspeople and community leaders, the concept of a living memorial to those who suffered and perished was conceived. Among the participating individuals were Survivors of the Holocaust and individuals who lost relatives, as well as those who had no personal investment, other than wanting to ensure that such atrocities could never again happen to any group of people.
The Florida Holocaust Museum Announces Kristallnacht Commemoration Event with Yad Vashem Speaker
[St. Petersburg, FL – 7 November 2024] – The Florida Holocaust Museum will host its annual Kristallnacht commemoration on November 10 at 2:00pm at Congregation Beth Shalom in Clearwater. The …
The Florida Holocaust Museum Announces Adam Stanfield as Chief Development Officer
[St. Petersburg, FL – 28 October 2024] – The Florida Holocaust Museum is proud to announce Adam Stanfield as its new Chief Development Officer. Operations are continuing unabated during the …
The Museum is Closed through Spring 2025 for Construction
[St. Petersburg, FL – updated November 14, 2024] The Florida Holocaust Museum will temporarily close through spring of 2025 as part of the first phase of its transformative renovation and …
The FHM to become permanent home of the Elie Wiesel Collection
Florida Holocaust Museum to Permanently House Elie Wiesel’s Personal Collection [St. Petersburg, FL – 3 February 2024] The Florida Holocaust Museum and the Elie Wiesel Foundation are thrilled to announce …
Sen. Rick Scott is donating a portion of his salary to The FHM
Dec. 29, 2023— Dear friends and colleagues, It’s been a difficult few months for so many. On the other hand, dark days can often remind us how bright the light …
Florida Holocaust Museum Commemorates Rescue of Danish Jews
[St. Petersburg, FL – 20 September 2023] In late 1943, nearly the entire Jewish population of Nazi-occupied Denmark was evacuated on fishing boats to neutral Sweden, saving more than 7,000 …
Twitter Antisemitism Exposed: Florida Holocaust Museum Joins 180 NGOs to Fight Online Hate
Twitter Antisemitism Exposed: Florida Holocaust Museum Joins 180 NGOs to Fight Online Hate In a joint letter, civil rights groups from around the world call on Twitter’s new owner to …
Nazi Symbols Outside Tampa Convention Center Today Condemned by The Florida Holocaust Museum
July 23, 2022 [St. Petersburg, FL] — The Florida Holocaust Museum chairman Mike Igel issued the following statement in response to Nazi symbols outside the Tampa Convention Center earlier today: “Openly …
The Florida Holocaust Museum and Community Mourns the Loss of Holocaust Survivor Alice “Lisl” Schick
June 29, 2022 [St. Petersburg, FL] — With a heavy heart we say goodbye to a community legend, but Alice (Lisl) Schick’s family and friends tell us she would want her life …
The FHM’s Response to Antisemitism in Tampa Bay
June 20, 2022 [St. Petersburg, FL] –The Florida Holocaust Museum (The FHM) responds to the rise in antisemitism in Tampa Bay. Hundreds of south Tampa residents discovered the flyers on …
2022 Anne Frank Humanitarian Award
The Florida Holocaust Museum Recognizes the Humanitarian Actions of Students that Make the World a Better Place The FHM Honors Exceptional Teens with Anne Frank Humanitarian Award May 05, 2022 [St. …
17 Museums Across the World Release Joint Statement Condemning Russian War Crimes in Ukraine
April 11, 2022 [St. Petersburg, FL] — In response to the reports of mass graves and acts of brutality against Ukrainian citizens by Russian armed forces, 17 Holocaust Museums from 4 countries …
FREE Museum admission to The Florida Holocaust Museum on April 28th in commemoration of Yom HaShoah
April 05, 2022 [St. Petersburg, FL] — The Florida Holocaust Museum (The FHM) invites the community to visit the Museum free of charge all day on Thursday, April 28, 2022, in observance …
The Florida Holocaust Museum Announces The Loebenberg Humanitarian Award Honoree: Jason Schwartz
January 10, 2022 [St. Petersburg, FL] — The Florida Holocaust Museum announces The Loebenberg Humanitarian Award honoree, Jason Schwartz for his work on “Fragments: Portraits of Survivors” exhibit and capturing the …
International Holocaust Remembrance Day Free Admission and a virtual “Lunch and Learn” Featuring Holocaust Survivor Hani (Helen) Kahan
January 10, 2022 [St. Petersburg, FL] — The Florida Holocaust Museum will observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day by providing free admission to Museum visitors and a virtual “Lunch and Learn” discussion featuring Holocaust Survivor …
The Florida Holocaust Museum Debuts New Collection of Surrealistic Art by Holocaust Survivor Samuel Bak
January 06, 2022 [St. Petersburg, FL] — The Florida Holocaust Museum will open its newest exhibit “Ever Present: Candles and Chance in the Art of Samuel Bak” on January 22 and will host a …
**Important Update** The Pardoll Family Lecture Series: “Why Have We Failed to Prevent Genocide?” Now 100% Virtual.
January 5, 2022 [St. Petersburg, FL] — The Florida Holocaust Museum announced today that the Pardoll Family Lecture Series scheduled for January 13, 2022, is now 100% virtual. The event was previously …
Kristallnacht Commemoration Featuring Rachael Cerrotti
Kristallnacht Commemoration Featuring Rachael Cerrotti: Candle-lighting Reception and Remembering the Night of Broken Glass The Florida Holocaust Museum will host their annual Kristallnacht Commemoration featuring Rachael Cerrotti both on-location and …
Richard Rappaport Family Antisemitism Lecture Series to Address Current Antisemitism Issues
Richard Rappaport Family Antisemitism Lecture Series to Address Current Antisemitism Issues Featuring Tablet Magazine’s Senior Writer, Yair Rosenberg October 19, 2021 [St. Petersburg, FL] — The Florida Holocaust Museum will …
The Florida Holocaust Museum Prepares for Cutting-Edge, Interactive Exhibit to Preserve Dialogue Between Holocaust Survivors and the Community
New, revolutionary technology, made possible in partnership with Bank of America, helps connect four local Holocaust Survivors with museum visitors St. Petersburg, FL — The Florida Holocaust Museum (FHM) announced …
The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg Issues Statement Regarding the George Floyd Exhibit at the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center in Orlando
The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg Issues Statement Regarding the George Floyd Exhibit at the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center in Orlando The Florida Holocaust Museum Executive …
A message from the Executive Director
A message from our Executive Director: This week, The Florida Holocaust Museum temporarily closed to the general public to help prevent community spread of the COVID-19. Although our building …
