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The Museum building will remain open to the public through October 6, 2025. For more information about visiting the Museum, please visit Plan Your Visit.

Artifacts Unpacked

The Teddy Bear

Artifacts Unpacked Video Series

What secrets did this teddy bear hold, and how did it help the Butzke family escape Nazi persecution and start a new life in the United States?

About the Artifacts

Artifacts shown in the video were donated to the Museum by Richard Butzke, Eva Butzke Wien, and the Butzke family. Explore the John Butzke Family Collection.