Museums Council of New York City at the
Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
Tour of the special exhibition,
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.is the largest exhibition dedicated to the
history of Auschwitz and its role in the Holocaust ever presented in North America.
The exhibition brings together more than 700 original objects and 400 photographs,
from more than 20 institutions and museums around the world. The exhibition is presented in the Museum′s
symbolic, hexagonally-shaped core building in which artifacts and Holocaust survivor testimony
will be introduced through 20 thematic galleries.
Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Schedule:
6:00 Welcome reception on the terrace; greeting by
Rita Iosefson, Deputy Chief of Staff
6:30 Introduction to exhibition
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. by
Maggie Radd, Senior Manager for Exhibitions and Registrar.
7:30 Dinner in the Keeping History Center
MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE — A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST
Edmond J. Safra Plaza
36 Battery Place
New York, NY 10280
DATE: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
TIME: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
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