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The Museum is Open

The Museum building will remain open to the public through Friday, October 24, 2025. For more information about visiting the Museum, please visit Plan Your Visit.

Risk and Resistance: The Elise Kann Jaeger Collection

When Germany occupied the Netherlands, a young Elise Kann went into hiding with Molly Van Heel, a non-Jewish friend of her mother’s, and Molly’s husband, Jerry. It wasn’t until decades later that Elise learned the full story behind the Van Heels’ efforts to rescue countless Jews.