Research and development
Current research and new knowledge form the foundation for exhibitions, programs, and educational activities. The museum's collections serve as a source of knowledge for research in various scientific fields.
We conduct our own research and development to broaden and deepen knowledge within the museum’s area of responsibility. Research is also carried out in external collaboration. We actively seek partnerships with researchers and knowledge institutions both nationally and internationally.
Ongoing projects
On Collecting Memories of the Holocaust in Sweden: A Network for Transdisciplinary Practices and Perspectives on Collecting/Collections and Ethics
The project examines ethical and sustainable practices for collecting, curating, and making Holocaust-related materials accessible to the public and researchers. It addresses ethical challenges tied to collecting methods, difficult heritage, politics, and identity.
The interdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between academic researchers and museums, fostering shared perspectives and expertise. The aim is to strengthen ethical competence in Holocaust collection by 1). Deepening ethical understanding in Holocaust research and collecting practices through interdisciplinary collaboration; 2). Exploring diverse perspectives on the materiality of Holocaust-related Museum collections; and 3). Developing practical guidelines for ethical collection and curation.
Key outcomes include an academic anthology, a better practices report, and an international conference.
Project manager and contact person:
Britta Z. Geschwind (The Swedish Holocaust Museum).
Other participants and Co-researchers:
Prof. Markus Idvall (Stockholm University),
Prof. Fredrik Nilsson (Åbo Akademi University),
Prof. Liv Nilsson Stutz (Linnaeus University)
Prof. Malin Thor Tureby (Malmö University).
The network also brings together cultural heritage institutions in Sweden with Holocaust-related collections, including the Helsingborg Museum, Hälsingland Museum, Kulturen in Lund, Lund University Library, Malmö City Archives, the Nordic Museum, and the Swedish Holocaust Museum.
Funding: The Swedish Research Council
Project time: 2022-2025 (2026)
International and Transdisciplinary Conference in Stockholm on November 25–27, 2025
Do you want to collaborate with us?
The Swedish Holocaust Museum is part of the Agency National Historical Museums. Do you want to know more about our research and development activities or collaborate with us as a researcher or research institution? Please find out more and contact us on the Agency National Historical Museums website.
You can also contact the research coordinator for the Swedish Holocaust Museum:
Britta z Geschwind
britta.zetterstrom.geschwind@shm.se
