The Breman Museum & Cultural Center — Attraction in Atlanta

ABSOLUTE MUST SEE IN ATLANTA! I attended over 10 holocaust museums domestically and internationally, and this is among the absolute top! From design, aesthetics, to use of technology, to guiding principles and spirit this is a required see for all who care about humanity. They start with a book that drives home the sheer volume of lives lost, and then moves you through history transporting you into the lives of people we all will relate to. You then see the world literally turned upside down, as tracks on the ceiling lead to the ominous gates ahead. This is where they depart from the norm, choosing to focus and emphasize how Jews refused to go quietly into the night, refused to parish without a fight, and persevered by their very existence... transitioning not only in story and imagery but even from cold concrete to plush green carpets. They leverage technology, allowing each person to use their cell phone, as guided tour with stopping stations. A robust IVR system allowing you to pause or push forward, as you take in a testament to humanities worst and very best... one of the last images was of a young bride with a parachute converted into a beautiful wedding dress. Never Forget! Celebrate Life!...

Edit: Visited 6/2/2024: This place is STILL AMAZING. I leave here feeling heavy because of the Holocaust, but I do enjoy catching up on history. I brought my nieces and nephew! I love this place... I went with my Husband, son, and his friend!!! (7/22/2019) There is so much history in this museum, and they bring it all to life through pictures and artifacts... You can visit your local library and get free admission for four people by checking out a pass. I have read about the Holocaust, but its nothing like seeing it face to face...Nothing really prepared me for all of the valuable information I learned... A lot of the information was heartbreaking... Especially when it came to the children...Starvation is a slow death and I would not wish it on my worst enemy... They also had a Houdini exhibit which had a lot of interesting facts about Houdini... I would definitely come back so that I can read EVERYTHING and really take my time... I came two hours before closing so it was not enough time to read everything but I still enjoyed myself... Staff is really nice and the bathrooms and museum...

Had the chance to explore The Breman Museum in Buckhead Atlanta thanks to Gwinnett County Public Library Museum Pass. Headed out here by Gwinnett Transit & Marta Train on a Friday but was closed. I had the chance to explore Atlantic Station that day. Sunday, I finally got to tour the Museum. Arrived on foot around 1pm till close. It wasn’t enough time to actually see all the museum has to offer. Very educational. Learned so much of the Jewish culture & way of living, as well as the horror the Jewish community had to encounter throughout history because of prejudice, discrimination, & propaganda. Interesting artifacts aiding in understanding the impact Jewish People had gone through. Very...