A powerful evening of remembrance and reflection as grandchildren of Holocaust survivors bear witness to their grandparents’ testimonies- stories of courage, loss, and survival.

Hear these moving testimonies while viewing the beautiful portraits of their grandparents, painted by artist Anita Lester in her evocative Special Exhibition – Portraits of Survival. The series captures the humanity and resilience of those who lived through the Holocaust, offering a visual and emotional connection across generations.

A guided tour of Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust, an exhibition showcasing the iconic Australian artist Sidney Nolan as he came to terms with the events of the Holocaust. This intimate event offers a unique opportunity to discover his evocative depictions of the human condition, historical narratives and the nature of memory through rare pieces.

An exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Underground: The Hidden Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto.

On display for the first time outside of Europe, Underground exhibits rare artefacts from the hidden archive of the Warsaw Ghetto. This archive was led by historian Emanuel Ringelblum who initiated an unprecedented campaign to collect material in the ghetto—the collection today known as the Ringelblum Archive. This collective of academics, writers, and activists working secretly in the first attempt to document the German-initiated mass murder of European Jews as it was happening. The exhibition brings home to the viewer the act of resistance that the underground archive of the Warsaw Ghetto constituted—a never-ending, arduous, harrowing but ultimately successful attempt to write the story of the Holocaust from the perspective of its victims.

The FutureGen launch at MHM was a resounding success, bringing together more than 300 attendees to celebrate the program’s official debut. The event highlighted FutureGen’s vision and impact, fostering strong engagement across stakeholders and reinforcing the enthusiasm and support for its future direction.

An exclusive performance ‘Ngapa William Cooper’, featuring Lior & Dr Lou Bennet AM (vocals), The Australian String Quartet, and Andrea Lam (piano).

‘Ngapa William Cooper’ is a collaborative creation by renowned composer Nigel Westlake, Lior and Lou Bennett, honouring Cooper’s courage when most were silent. Inspired by the actions of First Nations activist William Cooper in response the persecution of Jews by the Nazi regime on Kristallnacht.