Union Terminal museums to provide free admission to the Holocaust & Humanity Center and reduced-price access to Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. during Hanukkah
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CINCINNATI — In response to the antisemitic terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi, Australia, the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center and Cincinnati Museum Center are offering expanded access to Holocaust education as an expression of solidarity with Jewish communities and a renewed commitment to confronting antisemitism through understanding.
As part of this effort, free general admission to the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center will be available now through December 22, coinciding with Hanukkah and offering the region a meaningful moment to learn together. Visitors to the Center during this period will also receive five dollars off admission to Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away., currently on view at Union Terminal through April 12, 2026.
“Recent events, including the attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi, are a painful reminder of the ongoing threat of antisemitism,” said Jackie Congedo, Chief Executive Officer of the Holocaust & Humanity Center. “Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones. By offering free admission to the Holocaust & Humanity Center and discounted access to Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away., we are creating space for our community to learn, reflect, and respond through education.”
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. brings global Holocaust history to Cincinnati, providing essential context for understanding the human impact of hatred, prejudice, and violence. Presented at Union Terminal, the exhibition is complemented by the permanent resources of the Holocaust & Humanity Center, which include survivor testimony, educational programming, and opportunities for reflection.
“Confronting antisemitism requires both courage and context,” said Elizabeth Pierce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati Museum Center. “Through this partnership, we are inviting people of all backgrounds to engage with history, participate in dialogue, and take advantage of a rare opportunity to explore an internationally renowned exhibition alongside a permanent local institution that supports deeper learning.”
Throughout January, Union Terminal will serve as a center for Holocaust remembrance and learning, anchored by the exhibition and expanded public programming. In addition to free admission to the Holocaust & Humanity Center during Holocaust Remembrance Month, the organizations will offer community programs, facilitated discussions, and special events that invite visitors to deepen their understanding of Holocaust history and its relevance today. Together, these efforts create multiple entry points for learning, reflection, and dialogue for the greater Cincinnati community.
For more information about hours, programs, and tickets, visit holocaustandhumanity.org and cincymuseum.org.
About Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) at Union Terminal is a nationally recognized institution and national historic landmark. Dedicated to sparking community dialogue, insight and inspiration, CMC was awarded the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 2012. CMC is one of a select few museums in the nation with both honors, making it a unique asset and a vital community resource. Union Terminal has been voted the nation’s 45th most important building by the American Institute of Architects. Organizations within CMC include the Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater and Cincinnati History Library & Archives. Recognized by Forbes Traveler Magazine as the 17th most visited museum in the country, CMC welcomes more than one million visitors annually. For more information, visit https://www.cincymuseum.org/.
About the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center
The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center exists to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust inspire action today. Located at Cincinnati’s historic Union Terminal, HHC impacts more than 2.5 million people every year through digital and in-person events, museum tours, educational experiences, social media and virtual content. From Australia to India, individuals from more than 25 countries and 30 states engage with our mission. For more information, visit. www.holocaustandhumanity.org.
About Musealia
Musealia is an independent Spanish company that creates and manages global touring exhibitions, which inspire us all to explore the past, understand the present and shape our collective future. With more than 20 years of international experience, our exhibitions are characterized by their strong narrative character, their historical rigor, educational value and emotional impact. More than 70 museums and institutions in countries such as the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, or Spain have hosted our exhibitions.
About the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
Fulfilling the wish of survivors, on July 2, 1947, the Polish parliament created the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum on the site of two preserved parts of the former German Nazi camp: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. The Memorial today includes an Archive and a Collections department, and undertakes research, conservation, and publishing activities. It is, above all, an education center that teaches visitors about the history of Auschwitz and the Shoah. More than 2 million people visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum every year.
