Kathleen Burgess
Google
I had to go to the city for an appointment, but I decided to make the most of the trip by visiting a museum after. Google told me that the Queensland Holocaust Museum was just around the corner, so off I went.
Tucked away off the busy road, the Queensland Holocaust Museum is a true hidden gem. The staff who work here are incredibly passionate, kind and informative. I took my baby girl with me and the staff went out of their way to help me with the elevator and store my pram.
Coincidentally, the day of our visit was also the one year celebration since the Museum opened. Holocaust survivor Peter (pictured) was there. We said a brief hello to him which was a special yet humbling experience.
While the Museum itself isn't too grand in size, it packs in a lot of information, testimonials, artefacts and video content.
The tribute to the children that died in the Holocaust brought me to tears. It was truly beautiful.
While the subject of the Holocaust is frankly quite distressing, everything is presented in a tasteful and sensitive way.
I honestly think all residents of Brisbane would benefit by visiting this important time capsule of history.