Class Visit Packages
Discover our new class visit packages available at the Centre or at your school.
All visits for schools are free of charge.
Timeline Video
Each visit begins with a custom timeline video which covers pre-WWII and the aftermath.
Pick a Speaker & Topic
Jantina DeVries – Righteous Among the Nations
During the winter of World War II, when Germany occupied the Netherlands, Jantina Veldboom (DeVries) was born on a small farm in a small village. She is the daughter of the late Hendrik and Frederika Veldboom who hid five Jews at their farmhouse in the Netherlands near the German border. Among them were Lena Kropveld and her husband, Cantor Yitzchak Jedwab. Jantina now lives in Hamilton and feels privileged to enjoy all the freedoms Canada provides.
Frances Elson – Holocaust Survivor Legacy
Frances’ story begins with her parents’ experiences in the Holocaust, tracing the family’s journey from Poland to Kazakhstan to Germany, and finally finding freedom in Canada. She shares her parents’ legacy through her art.
Kathy Kacer – Children & Young Adult Author
Kathy Kacer is a Canadian author of fiction and non-fiction for children about the Holocaust and has also written one adult fiction book. She has won several awards, and her books have been translated into multiple languages.
Tour the exhibit or have us in your classroom
Every visit concludes with a private tour of the Centre.
Can’t make it? We’ll come to you! The same speaker options are available.
The only element from the package you will be missing out on is the tour.
Resources
Resources are available upon booking to prepare for your class visit.
Book Now
Book now with Maggie at [email protected].
Health & Safety
Should you be unwell, we kindly ask you to reschedule your visit
Please approach a staff member or volunteer for assistance with First Aid
Photography & Social Media
No photography allowed. Authorization can be granted by Centre's staff.
Notice of Filming & Photography
Upon entering the Centre you consent to having your photograph and/or video taken and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction.
Conduct
No Disruptive Behaviour.
Refrain from any behavior that may disrupt the experience of other visitors, including running, shouting, or roughhousing.
Respectful Language: Use respectful and appropriate language when discussing the Holocaust, antisemitism, and related topics. Avoid language that could be offensive or hurtful to others.
No Touching Exhibits: Do not touch or tamper with any exhibits, artifacts, or displays unless explicitly permitted by signage or staff.
Supervision of Children: Keep children under close supervision at all times to ensure their safety and to prevent any disruptive behavior.
Follow Staff Instructions: Follow any instructions given by staff members regarding exhibit access, safety guidelines, or other directives.
Respect Personal Space: Be mindful of the personal space of other visitors and refrain from crowding or blocking exhibits.
Report Any Concerns: If you observe any behavior that violates these rules or makes you feel uncomfortable, please report it to staff immediately.
Items Not Permitted in Exhibit
Must be checked when you enter. All bags are subject to inspection upon arrival.
- Backpack-style child carriers, wagons, or other pull vehicles
- Full size umbrellas
- Food and drink
- Photography selfie sticks, tripods, monopods
- Musical instruments
- Pets (service animals are allowed)
Prohibited Items
- Paints and aerosols
- Indelible markers
- Weapons of any type
- Any item prohibited under the Criminal Code of Canada
- Any item deemed by JHamilton staff to be inappropriate or unsafe