Florida Holocaust Museum

St Petersburg, Florida: The holocaust means different things for different people, for some its the darkest time in humanity, for others is a time when people came together and rose above the social injustices.  But no matter how the holocaust affected you, you can follow the story at the Florida Holocaust Museum in downtown St Petersburg.

The museum opens up to given the visitor insight into the Jewish lifestyle.  Then the exhibit takes a turn toward Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler's rise to power.  From there you enter through the persecution of the Jews and eventually to the ghettos and concentration camps.  Along the way you will also hear stories of the heroes of the Holocaust, those who risked their live to liberate the Jews.  The journey is personalized through many personal effects on display including an original box car used to transport the prisoners to the camps. An audio tour provided with admission helps to bring the exhibits to life.

The second floor of the museum is home to a traveling exhibit.  During our visit, the Women of Ravensbrück: Portraits of Courage exhibit was on display upstairs.

The Florida Holocaust Museum is located at 55 5th Street South in downtown St Petersburg.  It is opened daily from 10-5 except on holidays outlined on their website.  Admission to the museum is $17 for adults and discounts for children, students and more. 

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