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17/10/2026

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15/10/2026

We were delighted to welcome Marcy Bloom from Seattle, Washington to the Queensland Holocaust Museum.

As a volunteer docent and educator at the Holocaust Center for Humanity in Seattle, Marcy brought a unique perspective to her visit. While exploring Brisbane during her Australian holiday, she came to the museum to learn more about how the stories of Holocaust survivors in Queensland are presented.

In this reel, Marcy reflects on the museum's exhibitions, artefacts and survivor testimonies, as well as the use of digital technology to tell these stories in powerful and engaging ways.

She also highlights the importance of learning about the experiences of Queensland and Brisbane's Holocaust survivors and the contributions they made to Australia after the war.

We are grateful to Marcy for taking the time to share her reflections and for her kind words about the museum.

If you are visiting Brisbane, we invite you to come and experience the Queensland Holocaust Museum for yourself.

Please note that the Queensland Holocaust Museum will be closing early this Sunday, 11 October, due to a private event.O...
09/10/2026

Please note that the Queensland Holocaust Museum will be closing early this Sunday, 11 October, due to a private event.

Our opening hours for the day will be 10 am to 2 pm. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to welcoming you to the museum!

Three years on from the horrific terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023, we remember the more than 1200 people who were mur...
06/10/2026

Three years on from the horrific terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023, we remember the more than 1200 people who were murdered in the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.

We remember those who lost their lives, those whose families continue to carry their loss and those who were taken hostage. We also stand in solidarity with Holocaust survivors in Israel and around the world, whose experiences remind us of the devastating consequences of hatred and persecution.

The words 'Never again' carry a responsibility. We must continue to speak out against antisemitism, hatred and discrimination wherever they occur.

We remember. We stand against hate. We will not forget.

Join us on Sunday 25 October for a special screening of the multi award-winning documentary Reflections of Courage, foll...
03/10/2026

Join us on Sunday 25 October for a special screening of the multi award-winning documentary Reflections of Courage, followed by a Q&A.
The film tells the remarkable story of Dutch-born Holocaust survivor Eddy Boas, who at just 4 and a half years old spent 14 months in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp with his parents and older brother.
After decades of choosing not to speak about his experiences, Eddy began documenting his story following his mother's death. His memoir, I'm Not a Victim, I Am a Survivor, was published in 2017 and his story was later brought to the screen in this acclaimed 2025 documentary.
Reflections of Courage was awarded Best Australian Documentary at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival in 2025 and has received international recognition for its powerful portrayal of survival, resilience and rebuilding.
Join us at the Queensland Holocaust Museum for the screening and an opportunity to learn more about Eddy's extraordinary story.
Sunday 25 October 2026
12 pm–2.30 pm
Book your place using the QR code in the image or head to the link below:
https://ecom.roller.app/queenslandholocaustmuseum/booknow/en/product/1067187?date=2026-10-25

As Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah approach, we reflect on the enduring strength of Jewish tradition and the importanc...
01/10/2026

As Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah approach, we reflect on the enduring strength of Jewish tradition and the importance of community, faith and continuity.

From sunset on Friday 2 October until nightfall on Sunday 4 October 2026, Jewish communities around the world will observe these significant days in the Jewish calendar. Shemini Atzeret is a time for reflection and prayer, while Simchat Torah marks the completion and renewal of the annual Torah reading cycle.

For Holocaust survivors, maintaining Jewish traditions and faith was often an act of extraordinary resilience in the face of persecution and destruction. Their stories remind us of the importance of preserving Jewish life, memory and identity for future generations.

At the Queensland Holocaust Museum, we honour these stories and the enduring traditions that survived the Holocaust.

Ensure you remain informed about the important work and upcoming events at the Queensland Holocaust Museum. Subscribe to...
29/09/2026

Ensure you remain informed about the important work and upcoming events at the Queensland Holocaust Museum. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates on exhibitions, educational programs and reflections on the lessons of history.
https://hmq.org.au/

On this day in 1939, Soviet forces took possession of Przemysl, Poland, following the German occupation of the city earl...
27/09/2026

On this day in 1939, Soviet forces took possession of Przemysl, Poland, following the German occupation of the city earlier that month.

Before the Second World War, around 24,000 Jews lived in Przemysl. The N**i occupation brought persecution and murder. Before the city was handed over to the Soviets, 600 Jews had been killed, at least half of them refugees from western Poland.

Under Soviet rule, thousands of Jews were deported to the Soviet interior in 1940. When German forces reoccupied Przemysl in June 1941, around 17,000 Jews remained in the city. Only around 300 Jews from the Przemysl area survived the war.

The burning synagogue pictured here is a stark reminder of the destruction and persecution faced by Jewish communities across Europe during the Holocaust.

Image credit – Yad Vashem: World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, Jerusalem.

In September 1941, the N**i mass murder at Babi Yar became one of the largest single massacres of Jews during the Holoca...
21/09/2026

In September 1941, the N**i mass murder at Babi Yar became one of the largest single massacres of Jews during the Holocaust.

Over 2 days, 29 and 30 September 1941, nearly 34,000 Jews were executed at the ravine outside Kyiv. Families were forced from their homes, marched to Babi Yar and murdered in one of the most devastating examples of the N**is' campaign of mass shootings.

The scale is difficult to comprehend. Nearly 34,000 people were killed in just 48 hours – families, children, parents and grandparents whose lives were brutally cut short.

Remembering Babi Yar is part of remembering the individual lives behind the numbers and the human cost of the Holocaust.

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