CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Holocaust museum in Terre Haute, United States
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center is a museum in Terre Haute, United States, focused on the Holocaust and the story of Eva Mozes Kor. It displays photographs, documents, and personal items that tell the story of the Holocaust and its survivors.
The museum was founded by Eva Mozes Kor, a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, who moved to Terre Haute after the war. It opened in its current form in the early 2000s and has since become a place of learning and remembrance.
The museum is named after the candles that Eva Mozes Kor and her sister lit in memory of their parents. Visitors can see a display of these candles and learn about the tradition of remembrance they represent.
The museum is in the center of Terre Haute, easy to reach on foot or by car, with parking nearby. It is best to allow at least an hour for the visit, as the exhibits are detailed and thought-provoking.
A small room in the museum is dedicated to the story of the Mengele twins, and visitors can see a copy of the infamous sign that hung at the entrance of Auschwitz. The museum also offers a quiet space for reflection and a collection of books for further reading.
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