Holocaust Memorial Center Museum

The Holocaust Memorial Center Museum is located in Maitland, Florida and offers visitors a chance to learn about and reflect on one of the most tragic events in human history. The museum was created in an effort to combat anti-Semitism, prejudice and racism and ultimately develop " a moral and just community through its extensive outreach of educational and cultural programs." The museum uses the events of the Holocaust to show how bad things can get when people turn let hatred guide them and follow a destructive guide. Visitors also learn the principles of good citizenship and the museum makes no distinction between religions, ages or backgrounds and personal histories. The Maitland museum is one of the oldest in the nation. It houses an extensive collection of permanent exhibits, as well as rotating exhibits that change from month to month. There is also an archives and a research library. The museum's theory is that history is best taught through spoken word, dramatic creation and visual arts. The exhibits serve two purposes which include providing an overview of the Holocaust and the second, to serve as a memorial to the victims. The permanent exhibit includes panel photographs, DVD presentations, displays and artifacts.