Holocaust Museum in Curitiba, Holocaust memorial museum in Curitiba, Brazil.
The Holocaust Museum in Curitiba displays original documents, clothing, photographs, and personal objects that tell the story of Jewish life before, during, and after World War II. The exhibition spans about 400 square meters and presents this history through tangible artifacts and testimonies.
The museum was conceived by Miguel Krigsner, president of the Associação Casa de Cultura Beit Yaacov and founder of O Boticário, with Base7 Projetos Culturais. Research ran from November 2009 to 2011 and construction began in March 2011. It opened on 20 November 2011 before about 800 guests, including minister Maria do Rosário, governor Beto Richa, ambassador Rafael Eldad and mayor Luciano Ducci.
The museum hosts seminars and discussions where visitors encounter topics about human rights and tolerance directly. These programs connect historical events to everyday questions about discrimination and living together in society.
Visitors must arrange their free guided tour through the museum's website to access the exhibition. It is best to book ahead to secure a spot and choose the time that works for your visit.
The museum was conceived by Miguel Krigsner, president of the Associação Casa de Cultura Beit Yaacov and founder of the cosmetics group O Boticário, who is the son and son-in-law of Holocaust survivors. It occupies about 400 square meters beside the Centro Israelita do Paraná, in the building of the new Beit Yaacov synagogue in central Curitiba.
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