"There is only one thing worse than Auschwitz itself ... and that is if the world forgets there was such a place"
As the largest and one of the last preserved German Nazi concentration and extermination camps, Auschwitz appeals to the conscience of humanity like no other place. Our mission is to protect its remains so that its history is not forgotten.
Our Mission
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Preservation
The foundation finances the careful preservation, conservation, and cataloging of the buildings and thousands of artifacts and documents by the museum. Each preserved piece of history is evidence of the atrocities committed and a warning to future generations.
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An auction house wanted to auction off hundreds of personal documents from the sites of crimes of Nazi Germany to the highest bidder. With private and public partners we were able to return those testimonies to their places of origin. Now we are looking for sponsors for further purchases.
Patronage of documents
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Over 4,000 works of art by prisoners and survivors of KL Auschwitz tell the unspeakable in haunting images. With the planned permanent exhibition, we want to make these silent testimonies accessible to the world.
Auschwitz Prisoner Art
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DONORS
Our work would be unthinkable without the generous financial support of various countries, companies and private individuals.
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Thanks to the latest technology, the "Picture from Auschwitz" programme allows for the production of feature films, documentaries, as well as educational projects, depicting the memorial – using a digital 1:1 replica of the site.
Picture from Auschwitz
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On the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum website, you can find everything about the historical site, its mission and book personal guided tours on site.
Memorial and Museum
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