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Holocaust Exhibit Closing Amid Concerns Over Content Changes

9/1/2025

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The "Americans and the Holocaust" exhibit at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will close on September 2, 2025, and reopen on February 28, 2026, for upgrades.
Staff express concerns over potential changes due to President Trump's review of museum content.
The exhibit critiques U.S. responses to the Holocaust, focusing on challenges faced by Jewish refugees.
Recent board changes during Trump's administration raise fears of a museum overhaul.

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Story summary

The "Americans and the Holocaust" exhibit at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will close on September 2, 2025, and reopen on February 28, 2026, for upgrades.
Staff express concerns over potential changes due to President Trump's review of museum content.
The exhibit critiques U.S. responses to the Holocaust, focusing on challenges faced by Jewish refugees.
Recent board changes during Trump's administration raise fears of a museum overhaul.