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Plan a Research Visit
In 2020, the Museum will expand research activities and services to the Museum’s David and Fela Shapell Family Collections, Conservation and Research Center. Original and microfilmed archival materials, rare books, and other special collections, along with digital resources, will be accessible at the Shapell Center’s Reading Room, in Bowie, Maryland. The Museum’s fifth floor Reading Room will continue to offer reference services and to provide access to library print materials and digital resources. Visit our Shapell Center page for the latest information on the reading room opening, collections availability, and researcher services.
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Visit the Library and Archives
Get assistance before, during, and after your research visit to the Museum's Library and Archives
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Reading Room Policies
Learn about accessing our special collections by reviewing the Reading Room policies and procedures.
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Family Research at the Museum
Get assistance with the many resources that can help you research the fates of individuals during the Holocaust
Plan Your Visit
Find out when the Museum's exhibitions and Hall of Remembrance are open, where we're located, and other essential details for planning a visit.
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Browse the Collections
Look through a curated list of frequently searched collection types and themes.
