Mission: To teach the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and violence.
Key Organization Information:
- Stephen Strome, Chairman, Museum Board of Directors
- Susan L. Suarez, Museum President & CEO
- Sam Parish, Director of Operations/Education Specialist
Organization history: Museum was inspired by “Out of the Ashes”, a local middle school project on the Holocaust. Since its founding in 2001, over 250,000 students, teachers and visitors have been impacted by Museum Education programs, exhibits and special events.
Museum visitors have come from all 50 states and over 45 countries. Our age-appropriate Education programs are offered for grades K-12 and college/university in six SWFL counties. As a Designated Site of the Florida Department of Education Commissioner’s Task Force on Holocaust Education, the Museum also provides Teacher Holocaust Education Workshops.
In September 2019, the Museum moved to a new location in Naples. Its AIA-award winning design features enlarged gallery space, new exhibits, updated technology and expanded parking.
COVID-19 safety precautions are in place to help protect guests, volunteers and staff members. School and Private Groups tours are available by appointment for up to twenty people. Pre-purchase timed-entry tickets on our website – receive a $2 discount on an Adult ticket and guarantee admission on your chosen date/time.
The Museum is wheelchair accessible. In addition to its onsite exhibits, the Museum now offers virtual programs. Student Education programs and Teacher Workshops are available on its website. Lectures, film and book discussions and virtual special events are available via Zoom.