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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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What we inherit isn't always something we can hold. "Bearing the Legacy" brings children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors together to explore memory, caregiving, grief, and the responsibility of preserving family history.
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One unexpected connection opened the door to a family history spanning continents, survival, and impossible choices.
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In 1932, Herman J. Mankiewicz wrote an urgent warning about the rise of Nazism, but the film was never made. "The Mad Dog of Europe" uncovers the remarkable story of the movie Hollywood refused to produce.
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For decades, Holocaust survivor and educator Nate Leipciger has shared his story to educate generations. Hear him reflect alongside his daughter, Arla, on his life before, during and after the Holocaust and his dedication to Holocaust education.
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Recipes can carry far more than ingredients. Join Alon Shaya and Bonny Reichert for a conversation about the food, memories and remarkable stories we pass from one generation to the next.
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The THM will be closed on Monday, October 12 for the Thanksgiving long weekend.
We will reopen on Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 AM and will resume normal hours. We look forward to welcoming you then.
Thank you for your understanding.
The Toronto Holocaust Museum is grateful for all of the educators, schools, school boards, and educational organizations who partner with us to make Holocaust education accessible to students and educators across our community.
As a place for dialogue, learning, and conversations around reconciliation, the Toronto Holocaust Museum welcomes people into our space to engage thoughtfully with shared histories, ask questions, listen to one another, and consider what reconciliation can look like.
This Date in Holocaust History: September 29/30, 1941.
As part of the THM’s mandate, we share significant moments from history to help us remember, learn and reflect. By revisiting these difficult moments, we can better understand the realities of the Holocaust and it's impact.
The THM will be closed at 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 20 and all day on Monday, September 21, in observance of Yom Kippur.
We will reopen on Tuesday, September 22 at 10:00 AM and will resume normal hours. We look forward to welcoming you then.
Thank you for your understanding.
Did you know that the THM has an online gift shop?
Whether you’re looking to remember your visit, continue exploring the lessons of the Holocaust, or find a meaningful gift, there’s something to discover.
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Join us for Neuberger HEW 2026. The THM is thrilled to present a thoughtfully curated week of programming to provoke meaningful dialogue on antisemitism, identity, and generational trauma. Together, we’ll keep Holocaust education vital, relevant, and accessible.
The THM will be closed on Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7 for the Labour Day long weekend.
We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 AM and will resume normal hours. We look forward to welcoming you then.
Thank you for your understanding.
On #WorldPhotographyDay, we remember photography’s power to preserve truth. During the Holocaust, prisoners risked their lives to secretly document Nazi crimes. Faye Schulman used photography to document resistance and survival. We remember those who ensured there was evidence.
Did you know the Museum rotates artifacts in our galleries? This helps protect precious objects while giving visitors new opportunities to discover different stories.
Nearly 30% of incoming artifacts have never been displayed before!
We reopen Aug 30. Plan your visit this fall.
In 1921, Isaac Ochberg rescued ~200 Jewish children from Eastern Europe. The South African Jewish Museum is seeking stories from their descendants for a new exhibition opening this December. Are you an Ochberg descendant? Share your family’s story. 🔗 sajewishmuseum.co.za/ochberg…
📢 Please note: The Toronto Holocaust Museum will be temporarily closed from August 17–27 for scheduled gallery maintenance.
We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen with regular hours on Sunday, August 30.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
On this day, we remember the extraordinary bonds that helped people endure and the lasting importance of friendship before, during, and after the Holocaust. Their stories remind us that friendship can provide hope, strength, and connection—even in the darkest of times.
This Date in Holocaust History: On July 23, 1944, Soviet forces liberated Majdanek—the first major concentration camp to be liberated. Holocaust survivor Pinchas Gutter was imprisoned there before his liberation in 1945. Learn his story through The Last Goodbye at the THM.
