Beit Terezin, Holocaust history museum in Givat Haim Ihud, Israel
Beit Terezin is a museum in Givat Haim dedicated to the history of the Theresienstadt concentration camp. The facility contains exhibition spaces, archival collections, and offices organized around a central courtyard where artifacts are displayed.
The institution was established in 1975 by survivors of Theresienstadt who had begun meeting informally in Israel from 1955 onward. Their organized effort aimed to preserve the memories and records of those who had been imprisoned there.
The exhibition displays artwork and letters created by prisoners that show how people lived in the ghetto settlement. These personal documents allow visitors to understand what daily life was like for those held there.
The museum provides visitors with access to a large archive containing indexed records of prisoners from several European countries for genealogical research. This research facility is helpful for those looking for information about family members.
The building was designed by Albin Glaser, a Theresienstadt survivor, who created a central rotunda as part of the structure. This architectural feature directly references the camp's layout and design.
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