New exhibition about Raoul Wallenberg opens in Stockholm
With exceptional courage and initiative, Raoul Wallenberg saved the lives of thousands of Jews during the final stages of World War II. On May 14, the exhibition Raoul opens at the Swedish Holocaust Museum in Stockholm. The exhibition is produced by Raoul Wallenberg Academy in collaboration with the museum.
The new exhibition focuses on Raoul Wallenberg's life from childhood to his disappearance in 1945, with a particular emphasis on his time in Budapest. It explores Wallenberg's and Per Anger's issuance of protective passports and their efforts, along with other Swedish diplomats, to rescue as many Jews as possible from a certain death in Nazi camps.
"We are proud of the Raoul exhibition at the Swedish Holocaust Museum. The museum feels like the perfect place to highlight Raoul Wallenberg's deed, bravery, and civil courage. In an increasingly uncertain world, we want to spread stories of heroism to inspire others," says Anna Urombi, Secretary-General of the Raoul Wallenberg Academy.
The Raoul exhibition will be displayed alongside the museum's first exhibition Seven Lives, broadening the narrative of Sweden and the Holocaust. Wallenberg's story is one of many connections between Sweden and the Holocaust, demonstrating how Swedes made a difference and actively contributed to saving Jewish lives during the Holocaust.
"Raoul Wallenberg is a globally recognized part of Swedish history. Through this exhibition, we aim to shed more light on Raoul's entire life and demonstrate that he, like all individuals, can make a choice when it comes to acting against totalitarian regimes and to save lives. Through the exhibition, we hope to educate the public about Raoul's actions and inspire the visitors," says Katherine Hauptman, Director of the Swedish Holocaust Museum.
Open from May to January
Raoul opens on May 14 and is open until January 2025. The Swedish Holocaust Museum offers free admission throughout 2024. The exhibition is produced by Raoul Wallenberg Academy in collaboration with Sunny at Sea design agency and the Swedish Holocaust Museum.
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The purpose of the Swedish Holocaust Museum is to preserve and pass on the memory of the Holocaust. The museum is intended to deepen and develop knowledge of the Holocaust on a national level. The museum is located at Torsgatan 19 in Stockholm and the first exhibition Seven lives opened on 21 June 2023. The museum is part of the Swedish goverment agency National Historical Museums.
