Buenos Aires Holocaust Museum, Holocaust memorial museum in Recoleta, Argentina
Description
The Buenos Aires Holocaust Museum is a memorial institution in Recoleta that documents the persecution and destruction during World War II. The exhibition displays original objects, photographs, and personal testimonies that show the experiences of people affected by these events.
History
The building originally housed an Italian-Argentine electricity company and was later converted into a memorial space. The institution opened in 2000 and underwent major renovations before reopening in 2019.
Culture
Large portraits and personal stories of Holocaust survivors who rebuilt their lives in Argentina form the heart of the permanent collection. These accounts show how people found hope and rebuilt communities after extreme suffering.
Practical
The institution maintains a library with over three thousand volumes in Spanish, German, Yiddish, and Polish for research and educational purposes. Visitors can access extensive resources to deepen their understanding of the subject.
Did you know?
In 2019, the institution received the largest collection of Nazi artifacts ever found in Argentina, recovered during a police operation. This discovery reveals that such historical traces were hidden in South America.
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