WELCOME TO THE

Holocaust Museum of Corfu​

Museum Collections
A Decimated Community​

Between Self-Respect And Hopelessness

About 2,000 Jews lived in Corfu prior to World War 2. Most of them walked straight into the gas chambers when they arrived in Auschwitz. Only around 200 Jews were separated for work, but not all of them survived. After the war, survivors filled three small boats. One of them headed back to Corfu.

Remembering and learning about the Holocaust can help us understand the past, but it also raises awareness about different forms of antisemitism and hatred.

Holocaust in Corfu
Holding Onto History​

Jews have been present in Corfu since the 12th century, with Iossif being the first name mentioned.​

Two Thriving Communities

Two Jewish communities lived in Corfu, the Romaniote Jews and the Italian Jews.

A Jewish Quarter​

The Jewish Quarter still holds immense value and hides many historical details showcasing the Jewish presence.​

A Reminiscing Story

Today, only the Tempio Greco Synagogue and Holocaust Memorial recall Corfu’s Jewish past.

The Holocaust Museum of Corfu is a story that needs to be told​ for every victim.

Collections

A Personal Touch

Holocaust In Corfu​

Explore the Holocaust in Corfu and what happened to the Jews residing on the island. The collection also includes details about famous Jews from Corfu, local synagogues and the Holocaust in other parts of Greece.​

Concentration Camps​

Learn about the atrocities from different concentration camps around Europe and find out what prisoners had to go through. Millions of them perished through executions, massacres, forced labour and death marches.

Holocaust In The World​

Around 90% of all Jews in Greece were murdered in the Holocaust, one of the highest proportions across Europe. Examine how the presecution affected multiple countries involved in the conflict.

Victims Of The Holocaust​

Jews were the primary target of the Nazi regime during World War 2. Discover other categories of victims too, from prisoners of war and other religious groups to disabled individuals and gay people.

Holocaust Museum Of Corfu

A Unique Personal Selection

Holocaust Museum of Corfu

Collections​

Take a virtual tour of the unique and personal collections at the Holocaust Museum of Corfu and discover their touching stories.​

Holocaust Museum of Corfu

Learn​

Learn more about the Jewish community of Corfu, as well as the traditions, habits and famous people emerging from it.​

Holocaust Museum of Corfu

Support​

The Holocaust Museum of Corfu is the island’s first virtual museum, pushing hard to open its doors to physical visitors too.​

Rebecca Aaron was the last Holocaust survivor in Corfu. May her memory be a blessing.
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