Holocaust Museum, Memorial museum in Kharkiv, Ukraine
The Holocaust Museum in Kharkiv occupies space in a residential building and displays personal belongings, photographs, and documents from survivors, victims, and rescuers. These items form an archive that documents what people experienced during this period.
The institution was founded in 1996 by Larisa Volovik as the first place in Ukraine dedicated to documenting the genocide of the Jewish people. This founding marked the beginning of organized remembrance work in the country.
The space tells the stories of Kharkiv's Jewish community and shows how people lived through this dark period. Personal testimonies and objects displayed here help visitors understand the human side of what happened.
The museum sits on Petrovskyi Street near Pushkinska metro station and operates during regular daytime hours. Plan enough time for your visit and consider booking a guided tour to better understand the materials on display.
The collection includes extensive materials from the Central State Film and Photo Archive, including footage of local liberation anniversaries and celebrations. These film materials offer rare visual records of what happened in the city after the war.
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