Museum Next January 4, 2023
Toronto Holocaust Museum is featured in Museum Next as one of the 10 museum openings to look forward to in 2023.
Although there are undoubtedly some museums and visitor attractions that are continuing to suffer from lower-than-usual visitor numbers since the pandemic struck, there is still plenty of investment in the museum sector today. This can be seen most clearly in the number of high-profile museums and galleries that are scheduled to open their doors to the public in 2023. From North America to East Asia, Central Europe and beyond, museum curators are currently putting the finishing touches to exhibitions in new – or expanded – institutions all over the world. What does 2023 have in store for museum-goers?
Established by some 35 Holocaust survivors in the mid-1980s as a place that would be dedicated to sharing stories with students, the Holocaust Museum of Toronto has been undergoing a significant refit in recent years. Thanks to a $12 million contribution from the Azrieli Foundation and other fundraising efforts, the museum will be updated to become a state-of-the-art facility for education and reflection. Well-known for their work in the museum sector, the architectural firm Reich and Petch were given the job of designing the new layout for the museum’s board.
The overhaul of the museum was partly conducted because there are so few survivors of the Holocaust left in Canada. As such, it was thought that addressing the needs of younger people would be more appropriate for the museum’s continued use. According to the institution, the newly revamped site will mean the museum remains a centre of excellence and innovation in Holocaust education. It will now serve as a forum for dialogue among present and future generations, offering a collaborative space where community partners can convene with one another.
Read the Museum Next story here.
