The National Holocaust Centre has two permanent exhibitions. Please click on the relevant links below for further information.

The Journey Exhibition

Please note: With thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Journey exhibition is undergoing essential changes as part of a wider £4.2 million redevelopment project. We thank you for your patience whilst work takes place. This exhibition is designed for visitors aged 9 years and older. The Journey is the first exhibition to be built in the UK, solely for the teaching of the Holocaust to primary-aged children. The Journey tells the story of Leo, a fictional German-Jewish boy living in Berlin during Nazi rule. His story unfolds in a series of rooms, which not only detail Leo’s experience but also that of children who lived during the Holocaust and survived. Their stories are at the heart of the permanent exhibition.

The Holocaust Exhibition

This exhibition is designed for visitors aged 14 years and older. It aims to tell a story of people and how their lives are affected by history. The exhibition reminds visitors that knowing what happened in the Holocaust is the first necessary step to understanding it.

I Say British, You Say Jewish Temporary Exhibition

An exhibition exploring what it means to be two things at once, inviting you to question myths and discover the realities – the many wonderful, curious and sometimes amusing pluralities of being British and Jewish. After a successful run touring major cities across the UK, this exhibition is now temporarily housed in the Memorial Hall. 

The Colours of Healing: Stanislaw Brunstein (1914 - 1994) Temporary Artwork Exhibition

Our artwork exhibition, The Colours of Healing, celebrates the life and work of Stanislaw Brunstein (1914-1994), a Polish Jewish artist and Holocaust survivor. After narrowly surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia in 1962, Brunstein returned to painting as a way to confront his traumatic past. His vibrant and emotive works pay tribute to the traditional Jewish communities, known as "shtetls" or "small towns," of Eastern Europe that were devastated during the Holocaust. his means of healing—a way to preserve his identity and honour the memory of those who perished, including his own family. This exhibition invites you to explore Brunstein’s journey and the enduring impact of his work.