The exterior of the Melbourne Holocaust Museum features modern brickwork with a lit-up sign and windows under a twilight sky..
The interior showcases a reflective and geometric installation beneath a ceiling with wooden paneling and glass windows..
A dimly lit space with walls covered in star-shaped pieces and a triangular design at the center, illuminated by a vertical light beam..
Silhouettes of figures stand in a room with star-shaped wall installations, illuminated by small points of light.

Melbourne Holocaust Museum

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Architect/Designer: Kerstin Thompson Architects 2023

Description

Encompassing the existing heritage building on the south-eastern corner, the new Melbourne Holocaust Museum is conceived in stark contrast to the bunker-like forms of many Holocaust museums around the world.

Kerstin Thompson Architect’s design incorporates clay and glass bricks on the façade providing a strong connection to the street and the public realm, while the interior spaces are infused with natural light and connection to views of the expansive sky and bay. The new five-storey building combines museum, research, education and staff offices and amenities linked by a beautifully detailed circulation core.

What's On

Come enjoy a rare experience and insight into this world-class museum. There will be tours of the award-winning building to view and understand the structure. After your tour, you will have the opportunity to purchase a ticket to see the museum's exhibitions.

Children's Activities

Inside the museum there is a permanent exhibition for children aged 10 and above. Hidden: Seven Children Saved is an innovative exhibition designed to provide children ages 10 to 14 a safe and meaningful interaction with the Holocaust, by following the experiences of seven child survivors who were in hiding during the war. This exhibition is an additional cost.

Images: (1-2) Melbourne Holocaust Museum. Photos: John Gollings. (3-4) Memorial Room. Photos: Simon Shiff.

Important Details

Tour/event summary information

Friday 24 July + Sunday 26 July
Open access 10am–4pm
No bookings required

Tours run 11am + 1pm
Running for 60 minutes in groups of 30
Bookings required

Bookings

This program includes both open access and pre-booked components. Where bookings are required—a $7 booking fee applies
First release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 1 July
Second release tickets: 10am Saturday 4 July

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Meeting Point

Please meet at the entrance of the museum on Selwyn St

Accessibility

Accessible bathrooms, Lift access to all public levels, Assistive listening/hearing loop, Accessible parking, All-gender bathrooms, Ramp or level (step free) entry, All ages

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