The Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum is a trove of artifacts, stories and educational programs. With a combination of permanent and rotating exhibitions, guest lecturers, and a library of survivor testimonies, the museum realizes their mission to promote respect and understanding, and to provide the largest collection of resources for the area.
When to go to the Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum
Anytime you wish to visit the Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum is a good time. However, you may want to check their calendar to plan your visit around a guest exhibition or special lecture to make the most of your visit.
Must see/do at the Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum
The Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum offers a rare look at an original, fully restored boxcar. Call in advance to make sure this exhibit is not on tour during your visit. Visitors may also be impacted by the recreation of the barracks and close living quarters discovered in the concentration camps, as well as the vast library of written and video survivor testimonies. Docent led tours provide extremely informative accounts not otherwise available.
Admission to the Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum
Entrance is free for children under 12, or for museum members. Entry fees for students aged 12-18 is $5 and adults are $10.
Parking and public transportation to the Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum
There is ample parking available on site in front of the museum. No additional fees are charged.
Food at the Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum
Food options are not provided on site. However, the museum is located on a main road in the city where dining options are plentiful.
Insider tip for visitors to the Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum
All of the documents, photographs, and other artifacts have been donated by survivors, liberators and other dedicated individuals.
Author's bio: Renee Novelle is an author and journalist residing in Southwest Florida.