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North Holland · History

Nationaal Holocaustmuseum in a building of rescue

The former Hervormde Kweekschool (Reformed teacher-training college) houses a permanent and a temporary presentation on the persecution of Jews in the Netherlands and the rescue of children.

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A place with its own history

See how the windows, the view across the street and the route through the building are used to situate the historical events. Ask which parts of the building are original or reconstructed.

People behind persecution policy

Documents and personal belongings show how measures affected individual lives. Follow one person through several sources and avoid letting figures replace their story.

Part of a quarter

The Hollandsche Schouwburg and other venues of the Joods Cultureel Kwartier (Jewish Cultural Quarter) provide additional context. Plan them as separate visits, each with its own opening times and emotional impact.

Before you go

Daily 10.00–17.00, but Jewish and Dutch holidays can mean closure or shorter hours; check the monthly calendar.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Research card 0928 — Nationaal Holocaustmuseum

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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