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USA Supports Virtual Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Marking the 80th anniversary of the Bialystok ghetto uprising, the USA allocates $1 million for a virtual tour of Auschwitz Memorial.

79th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising: Remembering the Deported

The 79th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising was commemorated at the State Museum and Memorial Site, honoring the nearly 13,000 residents of Warsaw deported to Auschwitz by the Nazis.

Commemorating the 79th Anniversary of the Liquidation of the Romani Camp in Auschwitz

The 79th anniversary of the liquidation of the Romani camp in Auschwitz was commemorated at the State Museum and Memorial Site on August 2nd.

Start of Construction Works on the Former Plaszow Camp Site

Construction begins at the site of the former Plaszow camp, marking the first phase in the construction of the KL Plaszow Museum.

Auschwitz Memorial Site increases accessibility for the hearing impaired

"Auschwitz - Accessible Memory" is a project to facilitate touring for the deaf.

New Visitor Services Center Opens at Auschwitz Museum on June 15th, 2023

The Auschwitz Museum is inaugurating a new Visitor Services Center on June 15th, 2023. This center, set in historically significant buildings, offers a fully accessible infrastructure and modern amenities.

March of the Living 2022

77 years ago, the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp was liberated

Exactly 77 years ago, the largest death march set off from Auschwitz-Birkenau.