Special Exhibition: Stitching History From the Holocaust
Originally created by Jewish Museum Milwaukee, this moving exhibition brings to life the story of Hedwig Strnad, a talented Jewish dress designer from Prague whose dreams—and life—were cut short by the Holocaust. Through surviving letters and Hedwig’s original dress designs, the exhibition explores the tragic loss of talent, potential, and human creativity at the hands of the Nazi regime.
But this is more than a story of loss. Thanks to meticulous recreations of her designs, visitors can see Hedwig’s work realized for the first time—a haunting, beautiful tribute to a life interrupted.
Whether you’re passionate about design, fashion, history, or human stories, this is an exhibition you won’t want to miss.
This exhibition is located in the Karpati Gallery. The Karpati Gallery, named in memory of József and Peter Karpati, is located on the Museum’s lower level and features a rotating selection of special exhibitions on history, culture, and art.
Special Exhibit Ticket Prices
Adults (18-64): $8
College/University Student (with ID): $6
Senior (65+): $6
Veteran: $6
Young Adults (10-17): $6
Members: $5
The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is located at 36 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146
Children under 10 receive free admission.
Tickets do not include access to the Permanent Holocaust Exhibition. Bundle your ticket with the Permanent Holocaust Exhibition & receive a discount! The automatic bundle pricing will be applied at checkout.
Support From:
This exhibition was made possible through the generosity of the Lester Family, the Regional Arts Commission, and the Missouri Humanities Council, with special support from Carol Staenberg.