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Our Educational Work

Our educational offers are multifaceted and inclusive. We offer guided tours with an introductory session, one-day and multi-day analogue and digital learning programmes, and international encounters. Our educational offers can also be tailored to the interests and needs of specific professional groups.

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Guided tours with introductory discussion An overview

We offer guided tours with an introductory group discussion designed to acquaint you with the historical site and its history.

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Study days For an in-depth and independent examination

One-day projects and seminars lasting several days enable a demand-oriented program.

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Education online Not enough time on site?

Please allow at least 4 hours for online seminars.

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Workshops and more Thematic offers as part of one- and multi-day seminars

We offer numerous means of delving deeper within the context of our staff-led educational offers.

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Inclusion What we can do — and what we can't do (yet)

We want to make participation in historical-political education possible for many interested persons.

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International learning and encounter French, Polish, English, or Dutch?

The Buchenwald Memorial offers learning programmes for international visitors in eight languages.

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FAQ Answers to frequently asked questions

What should I be aware of when visiting the memorial?

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What we stand for Basic principles

Our approach to educational work at the Buchenwald Memorial

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