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What's On

At the National Holocaust Museum, we have plenty of events coming up for people of all ages. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the Museum soon.

Please note that we are currently undergoing maintenance works in the gardens.

2026

July

Thursday 30th July

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meet the Holocaust Survivor: Agnes Kaposi MBE

Born in Hungary in 1932, Agnes was still a child when her life was shaped by persecution, forced labour and displacement under Nazi rule. Her testimony follows her journey from early separation from her parents to survival in ghettos and labour camps, and later rebuilding her life after the war.

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August

Tuesday 4th August

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meet the Holocaust Survivor: Steven Frank BEM

Listen to Holocaust survivor Steven Frank BEM share his testimony.

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Thursday 6th August

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meet the Holocaust Survivor: Joan Salter MBE

Listen to Holocaust survivor Joan Salter MBE share her testimony.

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Monday 10th August

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meet the Holocaust Survivor: Hedi Argent MBE

Listen to Holocaust survivor Hedi Argent MBE share her testimony. Witness history and learn from her powerful story.

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Tuesday 18th August

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meet the Holocaust Survivor: John Hajdu MBE

Listen to Holocaust survivor John Hajdu MBE share his testimony.

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Monday 24th August

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meet the Holocaust Survivor: John Fieldsend BEM

Listen to Holocaust survivor John Fieldsend BEM share his testimony.

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Thursday 27th August

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meet the Holocaust Survivor Ruth Barnett MBE

Listen to Holocaust survivor Ruth Barnett MBE share her testimony.

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Sunday to Friday during School Holidays

Daily Tours of the Journey

*Free tours of The Journey exhibition

Be led around the new Journey exhibition.

Join us on Mondays for an additional family-friendly, hands-on history session with an educator, suitable for ages 9+. 

Mondays- 'Hands On History' The Journey Tour

Monday 3rd August       Book Now  

Monday 10th August    Book Now   

Monday 17th August    Book Now   

Monday 24th August    Book Now   

This is a free event with an admission ticket.

*For daily Journey Tours, simply let Reception know when you arrive, and we’ll add your name to the tour list. Please note this is on a first come, first served basis. Please note this is a free event with an admission ticket. 


Handling Box Session

Join us at the National Holocaust Museum this August for a series of one-hour handling box sessions, with a different themed box explored each week through carefully chosen objects and stories. These sessions offer a thoughtful, hands-on way to deepen your learning during your visit.

Suitable for ages 9+

Jewish Resistance

5th August 2026

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Jewish Identities

12th August 2026

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Experiencing Liberation

19th August 2026

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Becoming a Refugee

26th August 2026

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Coming this summer...

We have a range of survivor talks, exhibition tours, events, and object handling sessions throughout the summer period. Check back soon to book your tickets.

Did you know we are an English Heritage Partner Property?

Make use of your English Heritage membership to gain 2 for 1 entry today. Offer applies to admission only. Special events require an additional ticket per person.

Published: 29th April, 2024

Updated: 14th July, 2026

Author: Madeleine Hammond

Location: Acre Edge Road, Laxton, Newark, NG22 0PA

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National Holocaust Museum
Acre Edge Road
Laxton, Newark
Nottinghamshire NG22 0PA 

Train links: Newark North Gate and Newark Castle

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Registered Charity Number: 509022

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Please be aware we will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August.

The Journey exhibition is now reopen after a major upgrade with thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Claims Conference, the Pears Foundation, Arts Council England and many others. More info here

We recommend you book your tickets in advance 


For Holocaust survivor talks and other events, please visit our What's On page

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