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The Zekelman Holocaust Center | Farmington Hills Museum
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Learn the Stories of the Holocaust
Be Empowered to Create a Better Future
Plan Your Visit
Book a Group Experience
Learn the Stories of the Holocaust
Be Empowered to Create a Better Future
Plan Your Visit
Book an Experience
Impactful
Exhibits
Eternal Flame & Memorial Wall
Eternal Flame & Memorial Wall In Jewish practice, a twenty-four-hour candle is lit on the anniversary of the death of a parent or child. For many, there is no known…
The Boxcar
The Henrietta and Alvin Weisberg Gallery tells the horrors of deportation by rail to the ghettos, death camps, and concentration camps of Europe. The centerpiece is a Holocaust-era boxcar, much…
Anne Frank Tree & Garden
In 2009, The Zekelman Holocaust Center was selected as one of only eleven sites in the United States to receive a sapling from the tree that grew outside Anne Frank’s…
Portraits of Honor
Portraits of Honor: Our Michigan Holocaust Survivors Portraits of Honor was developed in 1999 by Dr. Charles Silow, the son of Holocaust survivors, and the Program for Holocaust Survivors and…
Genocide in the East
Featured in The New York Times, the Genocide in the East Gallery includes the latest historical research on mass shootings in Eastern Europe, known today as the “Holocaust by Bullets.”…
Heroism & the Hidden
The Heroism & the Hidden Gallery offers a distinct learning environment with multimedia case studies on hidden children and stirring stories of brave righteousness and personal sacrifice. Since most non-Jewish…
20th Century European Jewish Life
Pre-war European Jewish life was a thriving cultural tapestry. No matter where Jewish people lived, they built their lives around the universal and timeless fundamentals of work, education, home, religion,…
The November Pogrom & Kindertransport
The November Pogrom & Kindertransport The November Pogrom, also known as Kristallnacht, marked the first, state-sponsored violence against all Jews in German territory. One of the only successful attempts to…
The Camp System
Over its twelve-year existence, Nazi Germany and its allies established more than 44,000 camps and other types of prisons. These included concentration camps, forced labor camps, transit camps, ghettos, and…
Responsibility & Action
Responsibility & Action The history of the Holocaust forces us to grapple with our responsibility to fight against injustice and inhumanity anywhere. When antisemitism and other forms of hate arise,…
Mobile Guide
Mobile Exhibit Guide Explore our redesigned core exhibit on a self-guided tour using the new Janice Billmeyer Mobile Guide. Learn more about the Holocaust by following our self-guided tour, a…
Boris Lurie: Nothing To Do But To Try
Boris Lurie: Nothing to Do But To Try On Display at The HC from July 24 to December 5 Through visual testimony and the context of art history, Nothing To…
Plan Your Visit
HOURS
Sunday
:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Last admittance is one hour prior to close.
ADMISSION
$8.00
— Adults
$6.00
— Senior Adults (62+)
$6.00
— College Students with ID
$5.00
— Students with ID
Free
— Uniformed Services
Free
— Library Visitors
Free
— Guests who show EBT card and photo ID
Free
— Members of The HC
LOCATION
28123 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Local Survivor
Stories
Barbara Cohen
Barbara (Schechter) Cohen was born in Bukaczowce, Poland (now part of Ukraine) in 1941. When Barbara was a baby, she and her parents were sent to live in a ghetto.…
George Erdstein
George Erdstein was born in Vienna, Austria in 1938 a few months after the Anschluss, the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany. At the time, his parents questioned if and…
Sophie Klisman
Sophie Teich Klisman was born in Lodz, Poland in 1929. After the Nazis invaded Poland, Sophie and her family were sent to live in the ghetto, where her parents and…
Edward Malinowski
Edward Malinowski (Mersyk) was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1939. His family lived on a street that became part of the Warsaw ghetto. When Edward was 4 years old, he…
Irene Miller
Irene Miller was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1932. When Germany invaded Poland, Irene’s family tried to flee to the Soviet Union and was stranded for several weeks in “no…
Hear first-hand experiences at Survivor Talk Sundays
Join us on Sundays at 12:00 PM to listen to personal accounts from Holocaust survivors who rebuilt their lives in Michigan.
View Upcoming Survivor Talks
"The Zekelman Holocaust Center shows how much of an impact the Holocaust had on the world. Looking at the number six million in history class doesn't show much,
but seeing the impact here does
."
— Midland High School student
Engaging
Events
Friday Public Tours
April 24 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
RESCHEDULED: Kappy Family Art & Writing Competition Awards Ceremony
April 26 at 10:30 AM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The Zekelman Holocaust Center for the Kappy Family Art & Writing Competition awards ceremony, a special day celebrating the creativity and courage of student participants from across…
Sunday Public Tours
April 26 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Sunday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit following our Survivor Talk Sunday presentation. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who…
Educator Workshops With The City of Adrian & Adrian Schools: Preventing Genocide
April 29 at 6:00 PM
-
8:00 PM
How does genocide begin, and how can we help students recognize early warning signs? Using tools such as the Pyramid of Hate and 10 Stages of Genocide, this session helps…
Educator Workshop with the Institute for Curriculum Services: Exploring the Multifaceted Identities of Jewish Americans
April 30 at 5:00 PM
-
7:00 PM
This educator workshop explores the diversity and lived experiences of Jewish Americans to support classroom teaching about identity and complexity. The session includes a focused exploration of Holocaust survivor resettlement…
Friday Public Tours
May 1 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
Survivor Talk Sundays: George Erdstein
May 3 at 12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
Sunday Public Tours
May 3 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Sunday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit following our Survivor Talk Sunday presentation. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who…
Intensive Holocaust Education Workshop for Genesee Intermediate School District Teachers
May 7 at 9:00 AM
-
2:00 PM
Join us for an intensive workshop on Trauma-Informed Practices, Art as Resistance, and Voices of Survivors on Thursday, May 7, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Zekelman Holocaust…
Arthur Horwitz Book Launch: Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s Shadow
May 7 at 7:00 PM
-
8:00 PM
The Holocaust Center is proud to host the official book launch of Arthur M. Horwitz’s book, “Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s Shadow.” A photograph. A hidden truth. A lifetime of…
Friday Public Tours
May 8 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
Survivor Talk Sundays: Dr. Irene Miller
May 10 at 12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
Sunday Public Tours
May 10 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Sunday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit following our Survivor Talk Sunday presentation. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who…
Educator Workshop: Next Generation Speaker Talk With Jeff Cymerint
May 14 at 5:00 PM
-
6:30 PM
Hear Jeff Cymerint share stories about his father, Harry, who survived the Holocaust and who Jeff identifies as his hero, mentor, and best friend. The Next Generation Speaker Series will…
Friday Public Tours
May 15 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
Survivor Talk Sundays: Eva Rival
May 17 at 12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
Sunday Public Tours
May 17 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Sunday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit following our Survivor Talk Sunday presentation. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who…
Friday Public Tours
May 22 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
Survivor Talk Sundays: Henry Wormser
May 24 at 12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
Sunday Public Tours
May 24 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Sunday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit following our Survivor Talk Sunday presentation. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who…
Escaping Genocide: Jewish Refugees During the Holocaust
May 27 at 6:00 PM
-
7:00 PM
During the Holocaust, thousands of Jewish refugees attempted to flee from Nazi-occupied Europe, hoping to find freedom and safety across the borders. Immigration was often made extremely difficult by political…
Educator Workshop: Next Generation Speaker Talk With Linda Cohen
May 28 at 5:00 PM
-
6:30 PM
Hear from Linda Cohen, a child of a Holocaust survivor and Next Generation Speaker at The HC. The Next Generation Speaker Series will be a monthly, virtual opportunity for educators…
Friday Public Tours
May 29 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
Survivor Talk Sundays: Barbara Cohen
May 31 at 12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
View Upcoming Events
Support Our Mission to
Engage, Educate, and Empower
Become a Member
Learn about member benefits
Send a Tribute
Honor a loved one with a gift
Make a Donation
Support education and outreach
“Even though the Holocaust took place over 75 years ago, the lessons are more relevant than ever and we should not forget them.
The message of Zachor – to remember – must go on because tolerance is in jeopardy today more than it’s been in a long time
.”
— George Erdstein, Holocaust Survivor
Scroll To Top
Skip to content
Learn the Stories of the Holocaust
Be Empowered to Create a Better Future
Plan Your Visit
Book a Group Experience
Learn the Stories of the Holocaust
Be Empowered to Create a Better Future
Plan Your Visit
Book an Experience
Impactful
Exhibits
Eternal Flame & Memorial Wall
Eternal Flame & Memorial Wall In Jewish practice, a twenty-four-hour candle is lit on the anniversary of the death of a parent or child. For many, there is no known…
The Boxcar
The Henrietta and Alvin Weisberg Gallery tells the horrors of deportation by rail to the ghettos, death camps, and concentration camps of Europe. The centerpiece is a Holocaust-era boxcar, much…
Anne Frank Tree & Garden
In 2009, The Zekelman Holocaust Center was selected as one of only eleven sites in the United States to receive a sapling from the tree that grew outside Anne Frank’s…
Portraits of Honor
Portraits of Honor: Our Michigan Holocaust Survivors Portraits of Honor was developed in 1999 by Dr. Charles Silow, the son of Holocaust survivors, and the Program for Holocaust Survivors and…
Genocide in the East
Featured in The New York Times, the Genocide in the East Gallery includes the latest historical research on mass shootings in Eastern Europe, known today as the “Holocaust by Bullets.”…
Heroism & the Hidden
The Heroism & the Hidden Gallery offers a distinct learning environment with multimedia case studies on hidden children and stirring stories of brave righteousness and personal sacrifice. Since most non-Jewish…
20th Century European Jewish Life
Pre-war European Jewish life was a thriving cultural tapestry. No matter where Jewish people lived, they built their lives around the universal and timeless fundamentals of work, education, home, religion,…
The November Pogrom & Kindertransport
The November Pogrom & Kindertransport The November Pogrom, also known as Kristallnacht, marked the first, state-sponsored violence against all Jews in German territory. One of the only successful attempts to…
The Camp System
Over its twelve-year existence, Nazi Germany and its allies established more than 44,000 camps and other types of prisons. These included concentration camps, forced labor camps, transit camps, ghettos, and…
Responsibility & Action
Responsibility & Action The history of the Holocaust forces us to grapple with our responsibility to fight against injustice and inhumanity anywhere. When antisemitism and other forms of hate arise,…
Mobile Guide
Mobile Exhibit Guide Explore our redesigned core exhibit on a self-guided tour using the new Janice Billmeyer Mobile Guide. Learn more about the Holocaust by following our self-guided tour, a…
Boris Lurie: Nothing To Do But To Try
Boris Lurie: Nothing to Do But To Try On Display at The HC from July 24 to December 5 Through visual testimony and the context of art history, Nothing To…
Plan Your Visit
HOURS
Sunday
:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Last admittance is one hour prior to close.
ADMISSION
$8.00
— Adults
$6.00
— Senior Adults (62+)
$6.00
— College Students with ID
$5.00
— Students with ID
Free
— Uniformed Services
Free
— Library Visitors
Free
— Guests who show EBT card and photo ID
Free
— Members of The HC
LOCATION
28123 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Local Survivor
Stories
Barbara Cohen
Barbara (Schechter) Cohen was born in Bukaczowce, Poland (now part of Ukraine) in 1941. When Barbara was a baby, she and her parents were sent to live in a ghetto.…
George Erdstein
George Erdstein was born in Vienna, Austria in 1938 a few months after the Anschluss, the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany. At the time, his parents questioned if and…
Sophie Klisman
Sophie Teich Klisman was born in Lodz, Poland in 1929. After the Nazis invaded Poland, Sophie and her family were sent to live in the ghetto, where her parents and…
Edward Malinowski
Edward Malinowski (Mersyk) was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1939. His family lived on a street that became part of the Warsaw ghetto. When Edward was 4 years old, he…
Irene Miller
Irene Miller was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1932. When Germany invaded Poland, Irene’s family tried to flee to the Soviet Union and was stranded for several weeks in “no…
Hear first-hand experiences at Survivor Talk Sundays
Join us on Sundays at 12:00 PM to listen to personal accounts from Holocaust survivors who rebuilt their lives in Michigan.
View Upcoming Survivor Talks
"The Zekelman Holocaust Center shows how much of an impact the Holocaust had on the world. Looking at the number six million in history class doesn't show much,
but seeing the impact here does
."
— Midland High School student
Engaging
Events
Friday Public Tours
April 24 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
RESCHEDULED: Kappy Family Art & Writing Competition Awards Ceremony
April 26 at 10:30 AM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The Zekelman Holocaust Center for the Kappy Family Art & Writing Competition awards ceremony, a special day celebrating the creativity and courage of student participants from across…
Sunday Public Tours
April 26 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Sunday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit following our Survivor Talk Sunday presentation. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who…
Educator Workshops With The City of Adrian & Adrian Schools: Preventing Genocide
April 29 at 6:00 PM
-
8:00 PM
How does genocide begin, and how can we help students recognize early warning signs? Using tools such as the Pyramid of Hate and 10 Stages of Genocide, this session helps…
Educator Workshop with the Institute for Curriculum Services: Exploring the Multifaceted Identities of Jewish Americans
April 30 at 5:00 PM
-
7:00 PM
This educator workshop explores the diversity and lived experiences of Jewish Americans to support classroom teaching about identity and complexity. The session includes a focused exploration of Holocaust survivor resettlement…
Friday Public Tours
May 1 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
Survivor Talk Sundays: George Erdstein
May 3 at 12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
Sunday Public Tours
May 3 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Sunday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit following our Survivor Talk Sunday presentation. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who…
Intensive Holocaust Education Workshop for Genesee Intermediate School District Teachers
May 7 at 9:00 AM
-
2:00 PM
Join us for an intensive workshop on Trauma-Informed Practices, Art as Resistance, and Voices of Survivors on Thursday, May 7, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Zekelman Holocaust…
Arthur Horwitz Book Launch: Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s Shadow
May 7 at 7:00 PM
-
8:00 PM
The Holocaust Center is proud to host the official book launch of Arthur M. Horwitz’s book, “Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s Shadow.” A photograph. A hidden truth. A lifetime of…
Friday Public Tours
May 8 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
Survivor Talk Sundays: Dr. Irene Miller
May 10 at 12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
Sunday Public Tours
May 10 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Sunday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit following our Survivor Talk Sunday presentation. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who…
Educator Workshop: Next Generation Speaker Talk With Jeff Cymerint
May 14 at 5:00 PM
-
6:30 PM
Hear Jeff Cymerint share stories about his father, Harry, who survived the Holocaust and who Jeff identifies as his hero, mentor, and best friend. The Next Generation Speaker Series will…
Friday Public Tours
May 15 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
Survivor Talk Sundays: Eva Rival
May 17 at 12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
Sunday Public Tours
May 17 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Sunday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit following our Survivor Talk Sunday presentation. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who…
Friday Public Tours
May 22 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
Survivor Talk Sundays: Henry Wormser
May 24 at 12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
Sunday Public Tours
May 24 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Sunday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit following our Survivor Talk Sunday presentation. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who…
Escaping Genocide: Jewish Refugees During the Holocaust
May 27 at 6:00 PM
-
7:00 PM
During the Holocaust, thousands of Jewish refugees attempted to flee from Nazi-occupied Europe, hoping to find freedom and safety across the borders. Immigration was often made extremely difficult by political…
Educator Workshop: Next Generation Speaker Talk With Linda Cohen
May 28 at 5:00 PM
-
6:30 PM
Hear from Linda Cohen, a child of a Holocaust survivor and Next Generation Speaker at The HC. The Next Generation Speaker Series will be a monthly, virtual opportunity for educators…
Friday Public Tours
May 29 at 1:00 PM
-
2:00 PM
Join us at The HC every Friday afternoon for a public tour of our new exhibit. Guided tours are led by knowledgeable docents who can provide additional details on artifacts,…
Survivor Talk Sundays: Barbara Cohen
May 31 at 12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM
Every survivor’s story is unique and provides a special, first-hand account of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Hearing from local Michigan survivors helps us see all the victims…
View Upcoming Events
Support Our Mission to
Engage, Educate, and Empower
Become a Member
Learn about member benefits
Send a Tribute
Honor a loved one with a gift
Make a Donation
Support education and outreach
“Even though the Holocaust took place over 75 years ago, the lessons are more relevant than ever and we should not forget them.
The message of Zachor – to remember – must go on because tolerance is in jeopardy today more than it’s been in a long time
.”
— George Erdstein, Holocaust Survivor
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