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The Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida in Naples opened in 2001. The idea for the museum began when a middle school classroom created an exhibit about the Holocaust. The exhibit was a success, and over time, support for a permanent exhibit or museum dedicated to the history of the Holocaust grew throughout the city. Today, the museum is a reality and works to preserve the history of the Jewish experience during World War II while promoting respect and understanding through educational and general public programs. The museum offers a collection of 1,000 artifacts and original photographs from WWII from the United States to the concentration camps of Germany and Poland. The museum also features a 10-ton Holocaust-era boxcar that travels to area schools, supporting educational programs throughout the region. Other programs include traveling exhibits and a film and lecture series. The museum also houses a lending library with over 500 Holocaust-related books and over 100 films available for borrowers..

The Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida. The traveling boxcar is on the left.

The Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida. The traveling boxcar is on the left.

Interior view of the museum.

Interior view of the museum.
http://www.holocaustmuseumswfl.org/our-mission