Florida Holocaust Museum

The Florida Holocaust Museum is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. It honors the memories of those lost in the Holocaust, as well as those survivors who were affected by it. It teachers visitors of all cultures and races the value of human life and the importance of preserving the past so it is not repeated in the future. The museum features a combination of permanent and traveling exhibits. "History, Heritage and Hope," is a permanent exhibit that features original artifacts, photographs and documents from the Holocaust. "Kaddish in Wood: Woodcarvings by Dr. Herbert Savel" is another permanent exhibit that shows the carvings of French children who fell victim to the events of the Holocaust. The museum has two temporary exhibit galleries that are located on the second floor of the building. Exhibits sometimes include contemporary art that has been inspired by the Holocaust, or displays that focus on one theme or facet of the events. The third floor of the museum is the location of the smaller temporary exhibit hall. This room is sometimes used for programs or exhibit opening ceremonies. The museum's boxcar is a part of its permanent exhibit and is one of the few remaining cars used by the Nazis to bring the Jews to the concentration camps.