A Visit Is Only the Beginning
Continue to Learn. Continue to Remember. Continue to Stand Up.
Thank you for visiting The Florida Holocaust Museum.
The Holocaust did not begin with camps. It began with antisemitism, dehumanization, silence, and the gradual erosion of rights and dignity.
The lessons of the Holocaust remind us that individuals matter, and that each of us has a role in recognizing hatred, challenging antisemitism, and standing up for others.
Learning does not end when you leave The FHM. We invite you to continue exploring, reflecting, and taking meaningful action.
Read.
Understand history. Explore human stories.
Books can help deepen understanding of the Holocaust, Jewish history, Survivor experiences, and the choices individuals made during this time in history.
Available in The Museum Store and beyond:
Start Here
Night — Elie Wiesel
A powerful firsthand account of survival, memory, and witness.
Open Heart — Elie Wiesel
A reflection on life, gratitude, vulnerability, and what gives meaning.
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The Diary of a Young Girl — Anne Frank
A deeply personal perspective on hope, identity, and life in hiding.
Man’s Search for Meaning — Viktor E. Frankl
A reflection on resilience, purpose, and human dignity.
The Boy on the Wooden Box — Leon Leyson
A survivor’s story appropriate for families and emerging learners.
The Choice — Dr. Edith Eva Eger
A survivor’s story of healing, freedom, and human possibility.
Explore additional recommendations in our Museum Store.
Watch.
Real stories. Witness history.
Stories preserve memory and transform understanding. Become a witness to those who experienced history firsthand.
Survivor Testimonies
Watch firsthand stories and become a witness to a witness through The Florida Holocaust Museum’s testimony collection.
Watch Survivor Testimonies →
Thor: Courage in Action
Explore the story of rescue, resistance, and moral courage through Thor and Denmark’s rescue of more than 7,000 Jews during World War II.
Watch + Read →
The Elie Wiesel Collection
Discover reflections, lectures, and materials connected to Elie Wiesel’s life and legacy as this collection becomes part of The FHM’s future exhibitions and educational experiences.
Explore →
Learn.
Continue the conversation.
Explore other online and in-person resources ( like museums and libraries) designed for lifelong learning, whether you are visiting as an individual, family member, educator, or student.
Educators
Florida’s Holocaust Education Mandate requires all school districts to incorporate instruction on the Holocaust as part of public school education. As a service provider contracted by the Florida Department of Education, The FHM offers lessons, curriculum resources, and professional learning opportunities focused on Holocaust education, genocide studies, and character education.
Individuals
Continue learning through museums, libraries, trusted archives, documentaries, and community conversations.
Explore topics such as:
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- What is antisemitism?
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- How prejudice becomes discrimination
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- Propaganda, misinformation, and the shaping of public opinion
- Bystanders, upstanders, and allies
- Human rights and civic responsibility today
- Teaching and learning resources for families and classrooms
- Holocaust history and Survivor stories
Reflect.
Take a moment to pause and reflect.
Reflection can happen quietly, through writing, conversation, or simply carrying a question with you.
Reflection prompts:
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- How does dehumanization begin?
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- What happens when people remain silent?
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- What responsibilities come with being informed?
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- Where do I see opportunities to stand up for others today?
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- What will I carry forward from this experience?
Act.
Small actions create meaningful change.
Choose one action – or many:
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- Share what you learned
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- Bring a friend to visit
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- Read one recommended book
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- Watch one Survivor or Liberator testimony
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- Attend a program or event
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- Become a Member
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- Make a donation
Every action helps strengthen our shared responsibility to one another.