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01/09/2026

Some of history's most important questions don't have simple answers.

Join historian, author and educator Dr Alan J Barrie as he explores the origins of European antisemitism through a fresh examination of one of medieval history's most contested episodes. Drawing on historical evidence, Dr Barrie challenges accepted narratives and invites audiences to think more deeply about how prejudice has evolved over time.

Don't miss this thought-provoking presentation at the Queensland Holocaust Museum.

Sunday 6 September 2026
1 pm – 2 pm

Tickets: $8 concession or $10 adult. Museum entry is included with your ticket.

Book your place today via the QR code or by heading to hmq.org.au

30/08/2026

Interested in volunteering at the museum?

Join our dedicated team of volunteers and help support Holocaust education across Queensland. Volunteers play a vital role in our daily operations, guiding visitors, supporting school programs and helping preserve survivor stories.

No previous experience is required. We provide full training to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role.

To register your interest, visit: https://hmq.org.au/volunteer/

27/08/2026

In 1940, Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara defied government orders and issued thousands of transit visas to Jewish refugees fleeing N**i persecution. His actions saved around 6000 lives and earned him recognition by Yad Vashem as one of the Righteous Among the Nations.

Among those he helped was Queensland Holocaust survivor Peter Baruch. Born on 23 July 1938 in Łódź, Poland, Peter was just a one-year old when N**i Germany invaded. His parents, Klemens and Maria, fled with him to Lithuania, accompanied by Peter’s uncle Jusio.

In the city of Kaunas, Uncle Jusio brought the family to the Japanese Consulate, where Sugihara was stationed. With the transit visas issued by Sugihara, the Baruch family were able to leave Lithuania, travelling through Vilna and on to Moscow. Without those documents, they would not have been able to cross the Soviet border.

25/08/2026

Looking for your next museum visit?

The Queensland Holocaust Museum is open:
• Tuesday: 9 am – 4 pm
• Thursday: 9 am – 4 pm
• Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm

Last admission is at 3:15 pm.

Plan your visit to explore powerful survivor stories, thought-provoking exhibitions and the history of the Holocaust in a space dedicated to education, remembrance and reflection.

We look forward to welcoming you.

23/08/2026

Join us on Wednesday 7 October 2026 for a full-day professional development program designed to help teachers approach Holocaust education with knowledge, confidence and care.

Through a combination of historical learning and practical classroom strategies, the workshop will explore how educators can encourage critical thinking, empathy and respect for human rights while teaching this vital history.

The day runs from 9 am to 3 pm and includes:
- Historical context and the contemporary relevance of the Holocaust
- A guided museum tour
- Practical teaching strategies and curriculum integration
- Access to comprehensive educational resources
- Morning tea and lunch

Cost: $175 per teacher.

Give your teaching practice a deeper understanding of Holocaust education and take practical resources and strategies back to your classroom.

Secure your place:
https://ecom.roller.app/queenslandholocaustmuseum/booknow/en/product/955744?date=2026-10-07

20/08/2026

On 19 August 1934, Adolf Hi**er completed his consolidation of power in Germany.

Following the death of President Paul von Hindenburg, Hi**er abolished the office of President and combined it with his position as Chancellor, assuming the title of Führer. By concentrating power in a single office, he eliminated the last significant constitutional check on his authority.

The move transformed Germany into a dictatorship where the executive, military and judiciary were all subject to Hi**er's control. What followed was the further erosion of civil liberties, the intensification of persecution and ultimately the implementation of policies that led to the Holocaust.

This moment serves as a reminder that democracy is not only threatened by force. It can also be dismantled through legal and political processes when power is allowed to go unchecked.

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18/08/2026

Today, we remember Holocaust survivor and celebrated Queensland artist Richard Werner, who passed away on Monday 17 August.

Born Richard Rubovic on 23 August 1932 in Tvrdošín, Czechoslovakia, Richard survived the Sereď concentration camp and spent part of the Holocaust in hiding. After the war, he rebuilt his life in Australia and became a prominent figure in Brisbane's postwar art scene.

Richard's life was shaped by resilience, creativity and an enduring commitment to sharing his story. Through his art and testimony, he helped keep the experiences of Holocaust survivors alive for future generations.

We are grateful to have known Richard and to have shared his story and artwork with visitors to the Queensland Holocaust Museum.

Our thoughts are with Richard's family, friends and all those who knew and loved him.

May his memory be a blessing.

16/08/2026

Some objects tell extraordinary stories.

On display at the Queensland Holocaust Museum is a small wooden chair donated by Holocaust survivor Peter Kraus. Once belonging to his mother, Clara, it accompanied her through some of the darkest years of her life.

After Peter's father, Imre, was deported to Mauthausen concentration camp, Clara became the sole carer for her children. As the family was forced from ghettos to labour camps, she carried this chair with her. It became a place to rest during pregnancy, to feed her youngest child and to provide a small measure of comfort during long train journeys across Europe.

Today, this simple wooden chair stands as a powerful reminder of the courage, love and resilience of one mother determined to care for her family in the face of unimaginable hardship.

We are deeply grateful to Peter Kraus and his family for entrusting the Queensland Holocaust Museum with this remarkable piece of their history.

12/08/2026

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