Our new permanent exhibition traces the history of the Holocaust and is dedicated to the memory of all victims and survivors.
The exhibition provides a space for reflection and education. It is designed to foster empathy, awareness, and critical thinking about one of the darkest chapters in human history.
The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.
Albert Einstein
Virtual Exhibition Tour
The exhibition remembers the Jewish world pre-Holocaust and the pathway to tyranny under the rule of the Nazi Party. The exhibition features a separate area where visitors can choose whether or not to view distressing historical images from the Holocaust.
The exhibition is grounded in the Australian response to antisemitism, features historical material from before, during, and after WWII.
Visit us at the Darwin Military Museum to immerse yourself in and learn the history of Australia’s involvement wars and modern conflicts, the Bombing of Darwin, and what happened in Darwin during WW2.
You’ll also see the stories from Holocaust survivors and read about plans for a Jewish settlement in Australia at the Darwin Holocaust Memorial and Education Centre.
Throughout this exhibition’s unfolding narrative, you will come to grasp that the Holocaust was not just an inevitable tragedy; rather it stood as the culmination of both human action and inaction.
Plan Your Visit
We recommend you allow at least 3 hours to visit the Darwin Military Museum, featuring the Bombing of Darwin Experience and the Darwin Holocaust Memorial and Education Centre.
9:30 am4:00 pm | Monday to Saturday |
10:00 am3:00 pm | Sunday & Public Holidays |
Closed: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas, Boxing and New Years day.
FAQs
Can I bring my child to the Darwin Holocaust Memorial Education Centre?
The decision to bring your child to see the Darwin Holocaust Memorial Education Centre is at the discretion of their guardians. Parental discretion should be applied, assessing whether a child is emotionally mature enough to handle the content. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult when viewing distressing material. Also, note the choice to enter designated area with sensitive materials within the exhibition.
How can I purchase tickets to view the exhibit?
Your ticket for the Darwin Military Museum includes admission to the Darwin Holocaust Memorial Education Centre. There are no additional costs.
What is the Designated Area?
Within the Darwin Holocaust Memorial Education Centre there is a designated area with more explicit, disturbing photos. All people visiting the exhibition have the choice whether to enter the separate area and whether or not to witness the distressing historical images from the Holocaust. A low gate marks the area, and it’s designed to open towards you, so one has to mindfully choose to enter.
We should learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
Albert Einstein