About the museum

The Holocaust is a unique historical event that changed the world. Six million Jews and hundreds of thousands of Roma were murdered. In total, around 13 million people fell victim to the crimes of the Nazis, among them homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, people with disabilities, and political opponents. The museum works actively to highlight different perspectives on the Holocaust and the various groups affected by Nazi persecution.

An important starting point for the museum is the testimonies of survivors who came to Sweden. Through the stories and objects donated to the museum, we preserve and pass on the history of Sweden and the Holocaust. The establishment of the museum signifies that the Holocaust—although it did not take place on Swedish soil—is connected to Sweden’s history and forms part of its cultural heritage.

The Swedish Holocaust Museum is a memorial museum. In addition to telling the story and educating about the crimes of the Nazis, we are also a safe space for a dark history—a place where people are welcomed for reflection and remembrance.

Building up the museum and its public activities

The museum was formally established on 1st July 2022. In June 2023, the first exhibition opened in the museum's temporary location at Torsgatan 19 in Stockholm. The museum will be located there while we search for permanent premises for the operation.