Simon Wiesenthal Museum – The Future of Remembrance
The museum is dedicated to the legacy of Holocaust survivor Simon Wiesenthal. After being liberated from the Mauthausen concentration camp, Wiesenthal devoted his life to tracking down Nazi war criminals and to ensuring that they were brought to justice. His motivation and working methods are examined in greater detail here.
A key focus this year is on the persecution of people with mental and physical disabilities under National Socialism. As part of this project, new measures have also been implemented to break down barriers and make visits to the museum accessible to more people.
PRESENTATION: REMEMBRANCE WITHOUT EXCLUSION (7.30 PM-8 PM)
The Simon Wiesenthal Museum has expanded its accessibility for people with visual impairments and for those who require plain language. The presentation will explain how the project came about and what new services visitors can now access at the museum.
WORKSHOP: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES UNDER NATIONAL SOCIALISM (9.30 PM-10 PM)
Drawing on documents from Simon Wiesenthal’s estate, this workshop focuses on the persecution of people with mental and physical disabilities under National Socialism.