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The National Holocaust Museum

Acre Edge Road, Laxton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0PA

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The National Holocaust Centre and Museum

About

The National Holocaust Museum is so much more than a museum. It is a vibrant memorial, a place of testimony, and a centre of education for communities from all backgrounds, all faiths, and all walks of life.

Located in a former farmhouse in the village of Laxton, on the edge of Sherwood Forest in North Nottinghamshire, the Museum is the first and only permanent place of its kind in the UK, solely dedicated to Holocaust remembrance and education.

The peaceful rural setting is home to two powerful permanent exhibitions:

‘The Holocaust’ Exhibition: This exhibition explores Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust, alongside the rise of Nazism and the century-old ideologies behind anti-Jewish racism. The exhibition reminds visitors that knowing what happened in the Holocaust is the first necessary step to understanding it.

‘The Journey’ exhibition: the UK’s only Holocaust exhibition appropriate for primary school aged children. Learn about the children who survived the Holocaust as refugees, through a walk-through interactive story. Featuring over 300 objects and 100 clips of survivor testimony woven throughout.

Outside, the Memorial Gardens offer a unique space for reflection, healing, and remembrance. Over 1,000 white roses bloom here, each one dedicated to a loved one lost. The Children’s Memorial, built stone by stone by visitors, honours the 1.5 million...Read More

About

The National Holocaust Museum is so much more than a museum. It is a vibrant memorial, a place of testimony, and a centre of education for communities from all backgrounds, all faiths, and all walks of life.

Located in a former farmhouse in the village of Laxton, on the edge of Sherwood Forest in North Nottinghamshire, the Museum is the first and only permanent place of its kind in the UK, solely dedicated to Holocaust remembrance and education.

The peaceful rural setting is home to two powerful permanent exhibitions:

‘The Holocaust’ Exhibition: This exhibition explores Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust, alongside the rise of Nazism and the century-old ideologies behind anti-Jewish racism. The exhibition reminds visitors that knowing what happened in the Holocaust is the first necessary step to understanding it.

‘The Journey’ exhibition: the UK’s only Holocaust exhibition appropriate for primary school aged children. Learn about the children who survived the Holocaust as refugees, through a walk-through interactive story. Featuring over 300 objects and 100 clips of survivor testimony woven throughout.

Outside, the Memorial Gardens offer a unique space for reflection, healing, and remembrance. Over 1,000 white roses bloom here, each one dedicated to a loved one lost. The Children’s Memorial, built stone by stone by visitors, honours the 1.5 million children murdered in the Holocaust. Visitors are invited to place a stone in remembrance, creating a deeply personal act of commemoration.

What makes a visit particularly unique is the opportunity to meet a survivor of the Holocaust and hear their story. The Museum is privileged to have a close-knit family of Holocaust survivors who visit regularly* to share their testimony with the public. They have made the National Holocaust Museum what it is today, by their strength and commitment.

*Details of survivor events can be found on the National Holocaust Museum’s website.

 

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
65+£9.00 per ticket
Adult£10.00 per ticket
Child (age 8-17 years)£7.50 per ticket

Free entry for carers and under 8’s
Tickets are valid for 12 months to visit the museum, however, please note, if using this, there will be an additional charge for some events.

Map

Map

You can visit The National Holocaust Centre and Museum by car using their address and postcode (NG22 0PA), or hop on the Nottsbus On Demand bus run by Nottinghamshire County Council. A flexible way to travel by bus, simply book your journey using the Nottsbus On Demand App or by calling them on 0300 500 8080.

 

 

Facilities

Other

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Groups Accepted - Groups of 15 should pre-book
  • On-Site café/restaurant - On-site coffee shop and gift shop
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking - Ample parking and designated disabled parking spaces

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

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Facilities

Other

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Groups Accepted - Groups of 15 should pre-book
  • On-Site café/restaurant - On-site coffee shop and gift shop
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking - Ample parking and designated disabled parking spaces

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside
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Opening Times

The National Holocaust Museum 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
DayTimes
Monday - Friday10:00 - 16:30*
SaturdayClosed*
Sunday10:00 - 16:30*

* Last entry 3:30pm. Closed on Saturdays.


Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousNottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards Winner 2019 Nottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards Winner 2019 2019
  • Regional and MiscellaneousNottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards Highly Commended 2019 Nottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards Highly Commended 2019 2019
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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