Our New Museum
How Will We Live?
Each generation makes choices.
We decide how we will live, how we will instill values in our youth, and how we will treat the people around us. Even the smallest actions shape the world in ways that last.
The choices we make are guided by the values we uphold. From the Holocaust, we learn that certain values have the power to disrupt patterns of prejudice and injustice.
Empathy.
Courage.
Hope.
These values move people from silence to action. From indifference to engagement. From bystanders to upstanders.
At the new Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity, we present people who, in the face of unimaginable cruelty, chose a path defined by hope and humanity. We examine patterns of injustice, othering, and unbelonging as a stark reminder of what can take hold in any community when empathy is absent and courage is silenced.
By walking alongside Holocaust survivors who rebuilt their lives in Florida, we encounter the resilience of people who became our neighbors, colleagues, and friends. Their stories connect the lessons of the Holocaust to our own communities and inspire us to stand against antisemitism and injustice wherever it appears.
We remember so that each of us is prepared to stand, speak, and act when it matters most.
Spanning over 25,000 square feet, the Museum will utilize state-of-the-art technology and provide immersive, interactive experiences. Through storytelling, artifacts, and documents, visitors will learn about the Holocaust and the resilience of humanity in the face of atrocity. This space will not only celebrate Orlando's inclusive spirit but also serve as a global beacon of hope, reminding us of our collective responsibility to foster a better future.
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Notable Design Elements
The museum’s design reflects both a global history and a local connection.
The screened façade and lines in front of the building symbolize the connection between the broader global experience of the Holocaust and our local Central Florida community. They represent movement, journeys, and the ways individual stories intersect. Survivors who never met in Europe now live in the same community
There are two courtyard areas with seating, filled with native plants, creating welcoming spaces for reflection and gathering
The 18 palm trees on the property symbolize “life,” as the number 18 holds special meaning in Hebrew
Some design elements echo the 1950s and 60s style of the former Chamber of Commerce building, connecting the museum to iconic local architecture that survivors would have seen when they arrived in Central Florida
The museum campus is airy, secure, and welcoming, designed as a positive addition to the community while respecting and stewarding the space
