The National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam is a place of reflection and testimony dedicated to the persecution of Jews in the Netherlands during the Second World War. Located in the heart of the Jewish quarter, the museum is housed in a highly symbolic building: the former training school for Jewish teachers and the former Hervormde Kweekschool theater, from which hundreds of children were saved or deported.
Completely renovated and reopened in 2024, the museum features a modern and engaging exhibition that combines personal testimonies, photographs, films, and authentic objects. The goal is to help understand not only the enormous impact of the Holocaust on the Dutch Jewish community, but also the social, political, and human context of that period.
A fundamental part of the visit is dedicated to the courage of those who resisted persecution, hiding and saving lives. The exhibition is designed to engage both adults and young people, offering educational paths, temporary exhibitions, and spaces for personal reflection.
The museum is part of the Joods Cultureel Kwartier (Jewish Cultural Quarter), along with the Portuguese Synagogue and the Jewish Museum, and contributes to keeping the memory of the Shoah alive for future generations.