The Kazerne Dossin museum is a memorial, museum, and documentation center on the Holocaust and human rights, inaugurated in 2012. It is located in the former Mechelen transit camp from World War II, from which 25,274 Jews and 352 Roma were deported to extermination camps in occupied Belgium. The museum and documentation center are located in a new complex specially built on the public square.
Galerie photos
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Description of the museum
The Kazerne Dossin museum has a permanent exhibition that provides detailed information about the persecution of Jews, Roma, and Sinti in Belgium and northern France during World War II, as well as about human rights. Each year, it also presents a new temporary exhibition that explores the theme of human rights and/or the Holocaust in greater depth. Visitors can also discover a guest exhibition on the fourth floor, related to the museum’s theme. Guides and an app are available to learn more about the exhibitions. The museum also regularly organizes activities such as workshops, lectures, films, and concerts. Education is a priority, with guided tours and workshops offered for schools and groups. A bookshop on the Holocaust, war, and human rights is also available after the visit.
