What we do: an overview
The Arolsen Archives are committed to preserving their unique collection of documents on Nazi persecution and to making them accessible worldwide. We search for the traces of victims and survivors of the National Socialist terror regime, we answer inquiries, and – even today – we are still helping to reunite families that were torn apart by Nazi crimes.
The documents of the Arolsen Archives offer enormous potential for research. We participate in conferences and workshops to establish good contacts with specialists from various disciplines and strengthen our international network. We also use publications and lectures to draw attention to interesting topics for research. Researchers receive the best possible support for their projects.
By keeping the memory of the crimes committed in the Nazi era alive and reminding people of the millions of victims, we also aim to increase awareness of antisemitism and attacks on democracy today. We support local educational projects and memorial initiatives by providing traveling exhibitions, teach-the-teacher workshops, online and social media offerings, as well as easy-to-use teaching materials.
