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Adelaide Holocaust Museum & Andrew Steiner Education Centre

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 7089 5237

Address: 31 - 33 Wakefield Street 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://ahmsec.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Education about the Holocaust is just as important now as ever. 'German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Sunday lashed out at anti-mask protesters comparing themselves to Nazi victims, accusing them of trivialising the Holocaust and "making a mockery" of the courage shown by resistance fighters. The harsh words came after a young woman took to the stage at a protest against coronavirus restrictions in Hanover Saturday saying she felt "just like Sophie Scholl", the German student executed by the Nazis in 1943 for her role in the resistance.'

25.01.2022 We are pleased to share we will be open to welcome the public to the museum from Tuesday 17th November. We will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10AM to 4PM, and on Sundays from 11AM to 3PM. It is free to come to the museum, but we prefer that you book in advance to ensure that we remain COVID Safe for our visitors, volunteers and staff. ... Bookings can be made at: https://www.trybooking.com/BMPJH For school groups, please email [email protected]

25.01.2022 While we wait for the museum to open to the public on Tuesday, you can have a sneak peek in this virtual tour. Thank you Brant Cumming for producing a wonderful walk-through of our museum. #WeRemember #NeverAgain

23.01.2022 Thank you to ABC Adelaide's Candice Prosser for her feature about the Museum and some of our local Holocaust survivors . https://www.facebook.com/abcadelaide/videos/2809253366069739

21.01.2022 "Many Holocaust survivors from Poland and Russia, who spoke Yiddish as a first language, settled in Melbourne after the war and raised their children with a deep appreciation of Yiddish language and culture. These immigrants were particularly creative and passionate about Yiddish and planted the seeds within the wider Jewish community for Yiddish to flourish and outlast their generation."

20.01.2022 Digital Barn have wonderfully summed up why there needs to be a Holocaust museum in Adelaide. Thank you Digital Barn for the support in designing AHMSEC’s digital content. https://www.facebook.com/digitalbarnau/posts/3417286015015773

19.01.2022 As we begin NAIDOC Week 2020, we at AHMSEC want to acknowledge that we are privileged to gather on the land of the Kaurna people and acknowledge them as the traditional owners and custodians. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future, and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first people of this nation. #naidoc2020

19.01.2022 It is NAIDOC week from 8-15 November. We remember William Cooper. Aboriginal elder and activist William Cooper was at his home in Footscray, Victoria when he learned about Nazi attacks on Jews in Germany.... On November 9-10, 1938, Jewish businesses, synagogues, houses and schools were destroyed, dozens of people were killed and 30,000 men were arrested and taken to concentration camps, in what is known as Kristallnacht the night of broken glass. It sent shockwaves through Europe and the rest of the world. Having publicly condemned the mistreatment of Aborigines in Australia, the Yorta Yorta man could not stay silent. On December 6, 1938, Mr Cooper led a delegation from his home to the German consulate in Melbourne to deliver a letter protesting against the violence. When Mr Cooper and members of the Australian Aboriginal League arrived at the consulate, they weren't allowed inside, and the letter was passed on to a guard. It is considered by many to be the only protest of its kind in the world at the time, according to the National Museum of Australia. #NAIDOC2020 Image & Text: ABC

17.01.2022 Tomorrow 11AM at the Museum: Dr Joseph Toltz, Out of the Depths: The First Holocaust Songbook Out of the Depths: The First Holocaust Songbook provides a translation and analysis of what is believed to be the first published collection of songs written by Jews of the concentration camps of Poland, Latvia and Lithuania during the Second World War and published shortly thereafter in June 1945 in Bucharest by survivors. Tickets are $15. Due to COVID Guidelines booking is essential and spaces are limited.

15.01.2022 Thank you to Minister for Education John Gardner MP for attending the launch and speaking about the importance and relevance of Holocaust Education.

14.01.2022 At times of crisis such as we are currently in, we have seen an increase in racism, bigotry, hatred and antisemitism. This highlights the on-going need for Holocaust museums and education programs in our communities, particularly with younger generations. Now more than ever, we need your help to teach about the Holocaust and to combat antisemitism, racism and hatred. Your support is vital to making this possible. To fully realise the vision for the education program, AHMSEC s...eeks an additional $30,000. All donations received by 29 January are tax deductible. Your support will ensure we have access to tools and equipment that plays an important role in the face-to-face and online delivery of our education program and helps us provide a safe learning environment. Please support AHMSEC by making your tax-deductible gift today so we can share the lessons of the Holocaust with young people. To donate, head to: http://www.ahmsec.org.au/donate/

12.01.2022 "On entering The Adelaide Holocaust Museum and Andrew Steiner Education Centre I was moved, humbled and grateful. Grateful that such a thoughtful, elegant and poignant facility has been created, especially here in Adelaide." Thank you to Amy Sierp-Worth, Worth Gallery Director, for her testimonial.

12.01.2022 We were pleased to take part in March of the Living's initiative, #LetThereBeLight.

10.01.2022 Don't forget to tune in to the livestream of our launch and Kristallnacht commemoration this evening. Everything starts at 6PM ACDT. You can watch the stream by clicking the link below, or on our Facebook page later on. ... http://www.ahmsec.org.au/launch-and-commemoration-livestre/

08.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Museum will be closed from 4PM today and will be reopening on Thursday November 26. Stay safe. We look forward to seeing you next week.

08.01.2022 "Simon Gronowski had committed many acts of bravery and generosity in his 89 years of life, and opening a window in April wouldn’t ordinarily have counted among them, but this was no ordinary April. It was the height of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, which hit Belgium as hard as any place in the world. But as a Holocaust survivor, Mr. Gronowski had faced death more intimately before. The diminutive lawyer summoned his courage, moved his electric piano to beneath a windowsill and flung the window open, letting in spring sunshine along with the thick, wary quiet of a city terrified of the virus. And he began to tap out a jazz tune."

06.01.2022 Thank you for your support in 2020. This has been a unique and challenging year, in the face of which AHMSEC completed the first phase of the Museum's development and opened its doors to the public. The board, staff and project team have worked tirelessly and will be taking some time off. The Museum will be closed over the holiday period from Friday 25 December and will reopen on Tuesday 5 January.... In order to keep our doors open, build our programs and provide a safe environment for our visitors, a nominal entrance fee will be charged which will enhance our capacity to sustain operations for years to come. From Tuesday 5 January admission is as follows: Adults: $10 Concession: $8 Children: $5 Family: $20 (2 Adults + 2 Children) Children under 10 years old can attend for free. The board and staff of AHMSEC wish you all the best for the holiday season. We look forward to seeing you at the Museum in 2021.

05.01.2022 Thank you to our followers for your ongoing support in 2020. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Museum when we reopen after the holiday period on Tuesday 5 January. You can plan your visit to the Museum right now online at: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=678269

03.01.2022 We are pleased to be back open to our usual hours tomorrow Thursday November 26. Plan your visit here: http://www.ahmsec.org.au/visit/ Admission to the Museum is free, but we welcome donations to assist with the cost of our operations.... To ensure we remain COVID Safe for our visitors, staff and volunteers the Museum is opening with time limited sessions and we ask that you book your visit in advance.

02.01.2022 Our visitors are our top priority. As we open to the public from today, we have implemented a number of procedures to remain COVIDSafe. The Museum has introduced a maximum capacity of 12 visitors at any one time and we have time entry sessions for admission. While admission to the Museum is free, we encourage you to book online in advance at: https://www.trybooking.com/BMPJH We have developed and updated our COVIDSafe Plan and key initiatives include:... - Increased cleaning with special attention to frequent touch points - Development of recommended routes through the museum to assist with flow - Establishment of maximum visitor capacity for our galleries - Installation of hygiene stations providing access to hand sanitiser. How you can help us: - If you have cold or flu symptoms seek testing and stay home until you are well - Observe requests made by our staff and volunteers - Wash your hands often and make use of the hand sanitiser stations located throughout the museum - Observe social distancing and maximum gallery capacities at all times - Help keep your family and community safe by downloading the Australian Government COVIDSafe app.