Permanent Exhibit
Click HereFollow a chronological narrative of the Holocaust from pre-war to the present day at the Permanent Exhibit.
Inside The Permanent Exhibit
The Permanent Holocaust Exhibition offers a chronological narrative of the Holocaust from pre-war to the present day, showing museum visitors the history of the Holocaust through an extensive collection of historical artifacts, photographs, and film footage. Throughout the exhibition, visitors are deeply moved by personal objects and the powerful eyewitness testimonies of individual Holocaust survivors, creating a profound and immersive experience that brings the events of this tragic era to life.
The Permanent Exhibit: An Overview From Start to Finish
See the exhibit from start to finish as it traces the history of the Holocaust in chronological order, from the rise of Nazi Germany to the aftermath for survivors.
The Founders Hall honoring those who helped establish the Museum
Founders Hall honors those who helped establish the Museum, with special recognition of our local survivor community.
Opening Film: Memories of Life Before in the permanent Holocaust exhibition
This short film introduces the vibrant and diverse lives of Jewish communities before the Holocaust
Evolving Hatred: A History of Antisemitism in the Permanent Holocaust Exhibit
Explore the roots and evolution of antisemitism at the Evolving Hatred: A History of Antisemitism display in the Permanent Holocaust Exhibit
A Gathering Storm: Rise of Nazism in the Permanent Holocaust Exhibition
Learn how political instability and propaganda fueled the rise of the Nazi regime at the A Gathering Storm: Rise of Nazism display
Fear and Intimidation: Nazis Take Control in the Permanent Holocaust Exhibition
Discover how the Nazis consolidated power through fear, intimidation, and discriminatory policy at this display in the Permanent Holocaust Exhibition
The Brutal Expansion explores the Nazi regime’s territorial expansion
Follow the Nazi regime’s aggressive territorial expansion across Europe at the permanent Holocaust exhibit’s Brutal Expansion display
Onset of Mass Murder display in the Permanent Holocaust Exhibition
Witness the escalation of violence as the Nazis began the systematic mass murder of Jews at the Onset of Mass Murder display
Explore the Unimaginable: Encountering the Camps display
Explore the liberation of concentration camps by Allied and Soviet forces at the Unimaginable: Encountering the Camps display in the Permanent Holocaust Exhibition
Discover the Roles & Perspectives gallery in the Permanent Holocaust Exhibit
The Roles & Perspectives gallery traces the history of the Holocaust through artifacts, photographs, & survivor testimonies
Displacement & Uncertainty display in the Permanent Holocaust Exhibition
Understand the struggles of survivors and refugees as they navigated a post-Holocaust world at the Displacement & Uncertainty display
St. Louis Survivors Speak display in the Permanent Holocaust Exhibition
Hear the personal testimonies of Holocaust survivors at the St. Louis Survivors Speak display inside the Permanent Exhibition
Closing Film: From Generation to Generation: The Survivors’ Legacy
The Museum’s closing film features first-person reflections from Holocaust survivors and their descendants, connecting history to the present day.
Permanent Holocaust Exhibition Tour Options
Take a guided public tour or self-guided tour of the Permanent Holocaust Exhibition for a profound and educational experience.
Self-Guided Tour
This is a self-guided experience estimated to last at least 90 minutes. This is a timed-entry ticket. Admission will be allowed up to ten minutes prior to the requested time slot and up to thirty minutes after the requested time slot.
Guided Public Tour
A trained museum educator will lead visitors on a guided tour of the Permanent Holocaust Exhibition. Upon the tour’s completion, visitors are welcome to explore the exhibition further on their own.