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MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU FORMER GERMAN NAZI
CONCENTRATION AND EXTERMINATION CAMP

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For middle school pupils interested in a visit to the Auschwitz Memorial Site a special tour programme was devised, adapted to their emotional level. In addition, students can take advantage of a variety of educational forms prepared by ICEAH, such as one-or two-day Study visits with educational activities - workshopsmultimedia presentations or video lectures, most of which are available in Polish, English, German and French. 

In the case of middle school pupils, a substantive and emotional preparation is crucial prior to the visit to the Memorial Site. In this regard, it may be helpful to use preparatory lessons for a visit to the premises of the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp, which will help in finding answers to important questions that arise. For those who wish to broaden their knowledge on the history of Auschwitz, we have prepared a set of online lessons.

The Auschwitz Museum is also a place where pupils can get involved in Voluntary activity, thereby gaining experience in the realization of educational, restoration or publications projects. 

43rd Session of the International Auschwitz Council

14-05-2026
The 43rd session of the International Auschwitz Council was held on 12 May 2026 at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews. The session was chaired by Prof. Dariusz Stola.

Session of the Auschwitz Musem Council

08-05-2026
On 7 May 2026, the Council of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum met in Oświęcim under the chairmanship of Prof. Barbara Engelking. At the beginning of the meeting, the Museum Director, Dr. Piotr M. A. Cywiński, presented the official appointment to the Museum Council to Krzysztof Kosior, the great-grandson of Witold Pilecki. His candidacy had been submitted to the Minister of Culture and National Heritage following the previous meeting.

Memoria Magazine no. 103

30-04-2026
'Memoria' is an online magazine dedicated to the history of Auschwitz, the Holocaust as well as memory and education around the world.

“The Light of Remembrance” for Professor Jürgen Rüttgers

29-04-2026
Professor Jürgen Rüttgers has been awarded the “Light of Remembrance,” the highest distinction of the Auschwitz Memorial. The award was presented to him on 29 April in Düsseldorf by the Director of the Auschwitz Museum, Dr. Piotr M. A. Cywiński. A particularly important aspect of the laureate’s public activity has been his commitment to preserving the authenticity of the Auschwitz Memorial.

“Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away” will be presented at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum next year

24-04-2026
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will bring the internationally acclaimed exhibition “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” to Washington, D.C. for the first time, presenting original artifacts from the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and over 20 collections from around the world that have rarely been seen in the United States. For the first time on its tour, the exhibition will be free to the public.
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