The Montreal Holocaust Museum (MHM) has announced the launch of an international architectural competition for the design of its new building on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal. The Museum invites architects to submit their candidatures until January 28, 2022.

The competition calls on architects to creatively address the importance of Holocaust remembrance sites, and the education of future generations about the dangers of hatred, antisemitism, and racism.

Founded in 1979 by Holocaust survivors and young leaders of the Jewish community, the Montreal Holocaust Museum holds an exceptional collection of artifacts and recorded survivor testimonies, and is also know for the excellence of its educational programs, exhibitions, and innovative outreach. The mission of the Montreal Holocaust Museum is to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about the Holocaust, as well as the universal perils of antisemitism, racism, hate, and indifference. Its work also emphasizes the importance of respect for diversity and the sanctity of human life. The Museum aims for its new building to achieve the highest level of architectural excellence, to make a lasting impression on the landscape of Saint-Laurent Boulevard, to connect with new audiences, and to create a significant impact on present and future generations.
The new MHM will open its doors in 2025, allowing a new generation of visitors from around the world to discover the history of the Holocaust, the resilient stories of sur...