We exist to amplify the voices of Holocaust survivors as a catalyst for greater understanding and acceptance of difference, to inspire a better future.
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The museum is dedicated to the memory of the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators between 1933 and 1945.
We consider the finest memorial to all victims of racist policies to be an educational program which aims to combat antisemitism, racism and prejudice in the community and fosters understanding between people.
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Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust
Exhibition open from 1 May – 29 June
Sidney Nolan’s haunting depictions of the Holocaust reveal a deeply personal and largely unseen chapter of his artistic journey, one shaped by his encounter with the Adolf Eichmann trial, a visit to Auschwitz, and a profound reckoning with humanity’s darkest history.
Witnessing the Eichmann trial in 1961 had a profound impact on Nolan, leading him to confront the horrors of the Holocaust in his art. A year later, Sidney Nolan visited Auschwitz, a journey that left an indelible mark on his artistic and personal world, sparking a haunting and deeply personal exploration of human suffering, loss, and resilience.
Though largely private about this fixation, Nolan created a series of raw, emotive works that reflect his intense contemplation of history’s darkest chapter. Nolan’s Holocaust paintings reveal an artist grappling with memory, trauma, and the depths of the human condition. This deeply moving exhibition displays a contemplation of human suffering, memory, and resilience.
Experience the museum
Our core exhibition Everybody Had a Name is an immersive exploration of the Jewish experience of the Holocaust, commencing with pre-war Jewish life, and concluding with how survivors rebuilt their lives in Melbourne.
What's happening at MHM
We hold an array of events at MHM, including film screenings, survivor talks and thought-provoking panel discussions. Check out our upcoming events on our events page.
Critical Thinking is Critical: Educate, Innovate and Advocate against Antisemitism
Funded by the Multicultural Affairs portfolio of the Victorian Government, this grassroots, multi-sector, project will occur from 2024-2026 and focuses on the reduction of antisemitism, vilification and hate speech in Victoria.
Donate a memorial star
Memorialise your loved one in the MHM Memorial Room with a dedicated memorial star plaque
Our team of specialist educators present programs that are age specific and are underpinned by a ‘safely in safely out’ educational philosophy.
Every year we take our year nines to the museum. The program addresses challenging topics such as racism and identity in a respectful and engaging manner.”
About our collection
The Melbourne Holocaust Museum houses an extensive collection of materials related to the Holocaust, most of which have been donated by Holocaust survivors who migrated to Melbourne. The artefacts collection contains material evidence of the various experiences of Jewish victims and survivors of the Holocaust.
