In 2007, an album of photographs showing how the Nazis at Auschwitz spent their leisure time came into the Museum’s collection. Learn more about these rare photographs, delve deeper into Holocaust history, and get to know the real people who inspired the play Here There Are Blueberries.
Widen the Lens
Learn more about Auschwitz, the infamous concentration camp and killing center where the Nazis murdered more than 1.1 million people, including nearly one million Jews.
For Educators and Group Leaders
Lead meaningful conversations about key themes from the play, such as how millions of ordinary people made choices that allowed the Holocaust to happen.
PDFEngage students who may have little prior knowledge of Holocaust history with this lesson plan created by Museum experts.
PDFIn this webinar for educators, learn how to prepare students to view the play from Museum historian Rebecca Erbelding.
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A Race Against Time
The Museum is in a race against time to rescue evidence like the Höcker album. Artifacts documenting the truth of the Holocaust are at risk of being lost forever if they are not preserved and protected.