CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center

CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center is a memorial space in Terre Haute that documents survivors' lives through photographs, objects, and personal accounts. The space shows how people experienced the impact of war and persecution, and how these memories are preserved.

A survivor of Auschwitz who endured medical experiments founded the institution in 1995 to share what she lived through. The museum emerged from the need to keep these stories from being forgotten.

The museum holds stories of survivors who continue advocating for education and understanding today. Visitors encounter direct accounts from people who lived through discrimination and violence, and whose experiences remain relevant to current times.

The museum offers resources and programs designed specifically for students and teachers who want to learn more about this period. Visitors should allow time to fully appreciate and understand the personal accounts on display.

The name CANDLES represents a group of child survivors who endured medical experiments at Auschwitz. This name connects the founder's personal story with the museum's mission to remember her group.

Location: Terre Haute

Inception: 1995

Founders: Eva Mozes Kor

Email: info@candlesholocaustmuseum.org

Website: http://candlesholocaustmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 39.46570,-87.40730

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00