Jewish Holocaust Centre

Over 400,000 secondary school students attended educational programs run by the Centre between 1984 and 2010.

We have recently completed a major redevelopment of the Museum. The new museum includes interactive electronic displays as well as maps, photos, and artefacts which were never previously on display. The school program has undergone some changes since 1984, though not significantly so, but still includes a survivor testimony at the heart of the program.

We recommend that you allocate 2 hours 15 minutes for your stay

The educational program includes:

• An introduction to the Holocaust.
• A brief documentary.
• A survivor testimony.
• A guided tour of the museum displays.
• Reflection and farewell.
• An opportunity to light a candle in the Memorial Room.

Tours and programs can be individually structured to suit visitor needs and study themes within the Victorian Essential Learning Standards and VCE/VET/VCAL programs. Teachers and students can also obtain curriculum-based support material and advice on recommended educational resources.

School bookings should be made at least two weeks in advance. Please complete the online School Booking Request Form.

School bookings are available from Monday through Thursday, 10am or 12.45pm; Friday at 9.30am or 12pm.
Your booking will be confirmed upon receipt of your booking form. Background information will be emailed to you upon confirmation of your booking.

Admission: We recommend a donation of $6 - $8 per student.

For further assistance regarding your booking, please call the Centre on (03) 9528 1985 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For enquiries regarding the Education Program, contact Zvi Civins, Education Director at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Special Offer for Schools

The Classic Cinema, located one minute from the JHC, is showing the film “Nicky’s Family”. This film is about how a British man saved hundreds of Jewish children just before the outbreak of the war, and is an uplifting, important film which reminds us of the way a single person can make a huge difference I the lives of others.

There is a special offer for schools which visit the JHC to view the film.

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