Candles Holocaust Museum Reviews

I've only been here once, but I remember it well. It's a very educational place to take kids. There isn't very much things to do hands-on wise. When I went here on a field trip, we had a lady from the Holocaust that was in a concentration camp that actually talked to us and told us everything. I'm happy I went, and I would recommend this museum as a place for people to go and learn about everything that happened.

The overt message of forgiveness is beautiful and moving. For a mere $5 entrance fee, you can take a walk through the museum that depicts Eva's life before, during and after the Holocaust.

The digital technology allows you to ask Eva questions to previously answered questions. If you're lucky, Ms. Kor will be there. She is full of spunk and is absolutely delightful.

We were fortunate to attend on a day when a WWII veteran and German-born Jewish gentleman shared a fascinating recap of his experiences, as well as a history lesson on what started both world wars.

My young teens were really into this. I highly recommend that you go.

The museum itself is pretty small, but they have a good selection of items to look at. We got to hear Eva herself talk about her experiences. She was very interesting and we learned a lot about the concentration camps and how things were in that time. Definitely enjoyed our visit.

Eva Kohr is a survivor of the camps. She and twin sister were the subjects of experiments by Mengele. Definitely worth a visit.

This is a hidden gem. It looks small but not only are all the staff very nice, knowledgable and willing to enlighten and educated as much or as little as you want. They also have true survivors there from time to time.

We stumbled on this gem while flipping through our hotel's "area attractions" magazine, and discovered it was across the street. Our family took the self-guided tour, spending about an hour and a half learning about Eva Kor's life during WWII as a Jewish girl, and a survivor of the Auschwitz II death camp as one of Joseph Mengele's experiments as a twin. It was an incredible lesson in will power, strength and forgiveness.

What a place!!! Great for children of all ages from 7 to 97!!! Eva Kor is something else - such an inspiration!! Since she was 10 years old in Auschwitz, she knows how to talk to young people. There is nothing to be afraid of in taking children there! Walter Sommers is also wonderful - not so much for young children, but for adults! He is all knowing about WW 1 and WW 2 and European and Jewish history. At 95 years, he is a walking history book! Terre Haute is certainly lucky to have this one of a kind museum!!

Found the museum on google things to do. Decided to visit and am so happy I did. The museum and staff were very informative and spent so much time answering questions and engaging with the visitors. I will definitely return and bring family to share this amazing place.

This is a great experience for the whole family. Great memorial to the deaths of millions who died and Eva who lived through the tragedy of WW2

If you are a human, and you are anywhere near Terra Haute, you need to spend an hour here.

I came all the way from Montana to experience this, and it was succinct, yet thoughtfully laid out in an easy to follow manner. The timeline was powerful in how it showed the progression of policy that led to the Holocaust. Seeing the display of those who were persecuted beyond Jewish people is powerful, and should make people think about their own conscious and unconscious biases, and instead just Be Kind.

Having Mr. Sommers there (he is in his late 90s, and still giving lectures and tours!!) as well as Eva Mozes Kor, and hearing their experiences I will not forget in my lifetime.

Standing in front of the mural of the RR tracks leading into Auschwitz is powerful and leaves me speechless at the image. What words can you think or say that even starts to scratch the surface of the atrocities that started at that location?

Thank you for creating this unique look at a time in history that should never be repeated, yet sadly still occurs today.

#Bethechange
#Choicesmatter

Very interesting story of one woman and her family from pre-war, through the holocaust, and her survival of one of the subjects of the Menegele Twins study.

Great museum about the Holocaust as seen through the eyes of local Holocaust survivor Eva Kor. Her message of forgiveness is incredible and inspiring.

Just like our WWII Veterans, Holocaust survivors are departing this world at an alarming rate. Who would think that you can be in Terre Haute, Indiana, and be able to meet 3 different survivors, one of them a twin used in human medical experimentation by Nazi doctor Joseph Mengele. I just recently visited and quite unexpectedly was introduced to a man whose grandfather was the commandant of Auschwitz. It certainly wasn't an introduction I was expecting, but I mean that in a good way. I would never have thought when I woke up that day, that this would be what I could tell about. Take note that the largest exhibit room is being renovated, so there is a limit to what can be seen, but that was ok and understandable. It just means I have to go back when it's all finished!

Having toured Auschwitz I & II in Poland last October, my husband and I decided to stop in at the Candles Museum while we were in Terre Haute this past week…..we were not disappointed! While the free museum itself is very small and offers no 'hands on' activities for kids, Candles really isn't appropriate for young children. The museum displays currently include photos, documents, written narrations, and two videos. A small display case, containing some of the items destroyed in the 2003 arson, speaks volumes as to what might have been lost.

I should also note that as the museum is currently being reconfigured, hence current visitors do not get a true sense of all the museum has to offer. The real treasures to be found here, however, are docents, holocaust survivors, Eva Kor, her husband Mickey, and Walter Sommers who witnessed Hitler's rise to power and fled to the USA in 1939. Plan on an afternoon visit so that you will be able to attend one of their presentations at the cost of $5 per person. I certainly hope that some of these have been recorded so that their stories will live on after the docents time on earth has passed…

This is a treasure for such a small town. You will learn about Eva Kor, one of the surviving Mengele twins and her forgiveness. If you go on a Friday afternoon, you will meet a Kristelnacht survivor. Not to be missed.

We stopped for an hour since had time. Arrived just as Eva was starting lecture. Amazing story of surviving death camp and coming to grips with forgiveness. So glad we were able to listen to this woman. Spend over 2 hours.

It is amazing how Eva Kohr has kept all of us reminded of the tragedy of the holocaust. It is important that we keep in mind the lessons of history less we keep on repeating our mistakes. Terre Haute is proud to host the museum that is soon moving to a more appropriate home in a historic building in downtown Terre Haute.

If you want to put your life in perspective, take the time to visit the Candles Holocaust museum in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Try to catch Eva Kor, the survivor of mengele twin experiments. She eloquently shares her philosophy of perseverance, forgiveness and hope.

The museum was fantastic! Unexpected ..so professional and staff extremely knowledgeable. I learned so much...and staff very composed with such a hard topic. Impressed that these few people were able to accomplish so much.
Thank you all for this museum and pushing forward forgiveness. Happy new year!

Stopped by today to meet with the staff and view the exhibits. Every time I visit I learn something new about the Holocaust. It is always an honor to listen to Eva Kor speak. Her testimony of the selection process at Auschwitz and surviving Dr. Mengle's experiments is riveting. Her message and discussion about forgiveness, hope, and perseverance are point on with current events taking place in our world today.

There is no way to describe all the emotions that a person will feel while visiting here.All I can say is to just go and visit.

This is not your ordinary museum. If you get the chance to meet Eva Kor, you definitely should. Her story is an incredible and inspiring one that still remains with me to this day. The museum offers many interactive educational exhibits, that are for people of all ages. The merchandise, such as the book the Eva Kor wrote are amazing and very incredible.

I came here in October for an event in their speaker series and to browse the museum. The speaker was excellent and informative thus allowing me to appreciate the programming of the museum. Not many museums this small would have this level of educational offering. What an asset this community has in this museum!

An incredible resource for Terre Haute, the state of Indiana, and the nation. Eva Kor's message of forgiveness has its home at CANDLES but it resonates far and wide. Each time I visit the museum, I experience and learn something new. Wonderful staff too!

Very nice staff and some great stories and sad stories of how the Jewish people were treated by the Nazis before and during WWII. How anyone can treat a human 5his way even if it's your worst enemy is beyond anyone or anything I could imagine. Thanks Eva for sharing your memories and helping the world to understand just how terrible it really was. God bless you.

Spend some time reading and absorbing the impact and angst of the educational and moving displays. Save time the ask questions of the holographic image of a holocaust survivor. Truly an amazing experience! Age 6+ recommended by museum.

CANDLES is a small, but mighty museum. It was started by Holocaust survivor, Eva Mozes Kor, as an effort to locate other Mengele twins. The museum has a permanent exhibit about the Holocaust through Eva’s story. On certain days there is a survivor docent. I was lucky enough to hear Mrs. Kor speak on my first trip to the museum several years ago. I would suggest if you want to make sure you will hear Mrs. Kor speak that you confirm her schedule with the museum. I have been back to the museum several times since my first visit. Her story of survival and forgiveness is something we can all learn from. It is well worth a trip to Terre Haute to visit CANDLES.

Eva Moses Kor passed away this week leaving behindI a legacy of Love, Tolerance and Forgiveness.
It was her mission in life specially for someone that suffered so much with her sister Miriam in Auschwitz.
The museum is beautiful and it’s a labor of love left by someone very special.
We will miss her

This is a Gem that is history preserved! Young and old should visit and learn the stories that Eva Kor wanted to share. She worked hard to gather the items and knowledge so that all could know what occurred. You will be able to hear the story of a Holocaust survivor. And be able to ask questions too! Our docent was Nancy. She greatly enhanced our visit. Check it out for yourself. I've recommended it to everyone! I pray my children and grandchildren get to visit someday. Thank you for preserving this information.

Wonderfully meaningful. Terrific guide walked us through the displays with substantive information…. We learned a lot concerning the museum itself, the fire, and the support that flowed in to rebuild. to rebuild the site. The history seems more important to preserve every day!

Such an amazing experience ~ no words to describe her bravery ~ she is captivating and she chose to forgive ~ a must see when in the area or nearby! Worth the trip!

I am so happy we took our time to stop and see this place. We think we know stuff until we realize we don't. This really gave me a better picture of the concentration camps. The people that work there were so full of knowledge and eager to help you learn. Its well worth the time it takes to stop. completely recommend.

This is an amazing place and an amazing resource. History teachers should consider this place for educational field trips. I've been there twice. The first time, I met Mrs. Kor there. The second time, I met Mr. Kor. They are amazing people who willingly share their stories.

I unfortunately had to leave before enjoying the whole museum and tour but I will be back. It was so sad yet beautiful what Eva has created for Terre Haute.

Such a touching story. Lots of pictures and history. She explained all she went through. It a place of forgiveness not hatred. It's done wonderfully. Hard to explain.

During our visit, Mrs. Eva Kor, gave a talk about her personal experience during the Holocaust and definitely she caught the attention of the audience. One will hear a pin drop during the entire talk.
Mrs. Kor is a very good speaker and made us feel how the Jews suffered under Hitler.
The museum has pictures from her family and during the the Holocaust. They were just starting to put up the holograms of some of the surviving victims. one can ask questions and the hologram replies. This was thru the help of Spielberg.

Had a great experience here! 12/10 would recommend! Very interesting museum, especially because it’s the only one in Indiana.

A sobering reminder of what people can do to people and a testament to what one can do.
Lots of artifacts which help deliver the experience.

Eva is an inspiration and the museum is a tremendous resource for the state of Indiana. I would recommend to anyone in the vicinity of Terre Haute.

I was given the opportunity on August 17, 2016 to visit the Candles Holocaust Museum & Education Center located in Terre Haute, Indiana. I know my Review will not even begin to adequately describe the Candles Holocaust Museum. I am going to do the very best Review that I can because I want every living soul that is able to travel to Terre Haute, Indiana and tour Candles. I thought I knew, I thought I understood, I did not think I would be introduced to so much information that I had not previously been taught or otherwise told...but....I was wrong! Upon arrival, I was greeted by a Candles staff member who was very personable and very knowledgeable. Immediately, I could sense he cared about Candles, cared about any individual who came to Candles and cared that I as a visitor was able to tour Candles and that at the end of my tour that I departed with KNOWLEDGE. He provided to me a couple of pamphlets. He then instructed me to start my tour on the left and follow through each displayed area. He stated if I had any questions to please let him or another staff member know. I began my tour stopping at each display area. I believe I read every single word at every section. All it takes is the first display and a person is pulled in. And, what I mean is, you discover so much information. The pictures, the displays, the genuine materials from that time! It's like being given access to the past while walking in the present and a person's mind is attempting to process these horrific crimes that occurred in history. I was standing there knowing these events transpired but seeing is believing. I think my heart was skipping beats! Also, I do not know Eva Moses Kor but I was provided with so much information about her life that I realized that it sure would be an honor to meet her. Mrs. Kor was not present at Candles during my tour. But, I have now placed on my Bucket List that I want to listen to her speak about her experiences and I want to meet her. I would consider meeting Mrs. Kor an honor! I also have thought long and hard on something else since I departed Candles yesterday and that is....If Mrs. Kor can forgive what was done to her and her family then I need to look to myself for a couple of oh so petty matters that I have held onto. Now, I am in no way comparing my trivial matters to Mrs. Kor's experiences. There is no comparison. What I mean is I want to be able to grow, to forgive, to move on! I am in such awe of Mrs. Kor and the tour of the Candles Museum has given this reviewer some important points to ponder! Well, I have went on and on, I talk a lot, that's just me and how God made me! In closing, if you are reading my Review, please schedule the time, drive to Terre Haute, Indiana, and visit the Candles Holocaust & Education Center. You will not regret it and in fact, you will change, because after you experience the Candles tour, I suspect something will change within your heart, your soul, your very being! Audria Wolfe-Fisher

Our first visit and we were part of our church group of 75. Toured the exhibits and went to lunch and returned for Eva Kor’s lecture. She was amazing the way she could recall her childhood experiences 😢. Had several high school groups present and she gave them an inspiring message on life.

Wonderful to learn about Eva Kors experiences. We loved the interactive area where you can ask a video of person real-time questions. Not for small children. The museum is only two rooms, very small- but lots of info. Check website to see when Eva is speaking.

Only take kids 11+. They kept mentioning Holocaust education does not start until age 11.
I felt ashamed for bringing my 9 & 6 year old.

On a day trip to Terre Haute my husband and I stopped by to see the museum. It is a small museum, but the story it tells is amazing. Eva Mozes Kor and her twin sister were part of Josef Mengeles medical testing at Auschwitz during WW2. We also learned about her husbands experience and others. The displays are very informative and moving. Do not miss the interactive part of the museum. I also got to meet Eva.

Eva Kor is a survivor from Auschwitz. Dr. Mengele experimented on her because she was twin when she was still a child. Her story is truly touching, specially because she was able to forgive her torturers.
Candles Holocaust Museum is dedicated to her story and the system that allowed for something like this to happen.
The Museum is small but well organized, well managed and it is Eva's creation.
I would recommend to visit this place and learn about the Nazi era.

Small museum, but packed with information and artifacts. Excellent history of Holocaust, and alot of personal information of Eva Kor, and her experience with the Angel of Death, Dr. Mengele. If possible, watch her story in her own words in the virtual reality exhibit. Highly recommend.

Here , you get to meet real holocaust survivors. Talk to them, listen to their stories, and finally shake their hands and glad the world is what it is now. It's just another level of experience, it's hard to just rate the place, because the opportunity is priceless.
Just a note that the museum itself is free. $5/person to listien to the survivors. But I mean, $5 is nothing to compare with their stories... It is very hard to put the experience into words.... Really. Spend an hour or two talking and listening to them. Respect what they have been thru and the sacrifice they made on one of the ugliest pages in human history.
Highly recommended

Very inspirational story. Have seen Eva on the History Channel and other shows about WW2, but never knew she had this museum. They have an interactive Eva hologram that you can ask questions. Very nice exhibits despite being burned down several years ago. Worth a stop.

We actually went here a couple of years ago with our son and just loved it. Sadly most of their original items were lost in a fire, but the people there are lovely and full of information.

We were very impressed with the museum. This part of our history cannot be allowed to be forgotten! She had great foresight setting up the interactive question and answer format.

C.A.N.D.L.E.S.---CHILDREN OF AUSCHWITZ NAZI DEADLY LAB EXPERIMENTS SURVIVORS. This is a small and powerful museum of Eva Kor and her sister and what they experienced as part of Dr Mengeles experiments on twins. There is alot of information here to read and then you can do tons of research online after your visit. The gal working/volunteering there gave us valuable information as we started through the little museum to help bring it all together for us. Be sure to visit the interactive hologram on the other side of the museum also. Admission charge is $5.00. Well worth a stop if you are any where close by.

This is an excellent museum that should be visited by all who find themselves in Terre Haute. The museum focuses on founder Eva Kor and the other twins who became victims of one of the top Nazi officials, Josef Mengele. Highly recommend attending on a Saturday that Ms. Kor speaks- she is not only informative but also incredibly personable and interesting!

I have been to this museum three times. The first time was when I was a child with my mother and sister. When I was in eighth grade, my middle school class got to go here for a field trip. We got to meet Eva and talk to her about her experiences, which was very cool. I, now an adult, recently visited again.
Eva has now passed away, but her story and legacy is laced throughout this museum. The museum staff was very respectful and knowledgeable. You can let them guide you through the museum or go at your own pace. It's a small museum, but it has very cool exhibits and the personal touch from a real survivor is awesome.
I, as a teacher, enjoyed the various discussion questions prompted throughout the museum, which I assume are mostly for school children on trips. After all, teaching children history, how to spot a leader or policy that doesn't have everyone's best interest in mind, and compassion is the best way to prevent another tragic event like the Holocaust.

This museum has been on my bucket list for years as I have traveled through Terre Haute many times. I had read Eva's book years ago when my kids learned about it in school in Indiana. This is not a large museum -- size similar to maybe a church hall. But well done and informative. Remember Eva has a unique perspective because she was in the Mengele twin experiments. We can't let future generations forget this time in history. We spent an hour and a half here and played a bit with the new technology whereupon you can ask Eva a question. Sadly there was a fire several years ago and they lost artifacts but there are other items there. Wonderful for kids and adults alike.

Stopped by today to see an exhibit of Concentration camp artwork on display as part of an exhibit about Curious George that the museum is sponsoring in cooperation with the local art museum. Quite impressive.

Was under renovation in Sept. 2014, but the curators and staff are wonderful and knowledgeable. A shocking and emotional experience, but still child appropriate...in fact I say it's something every young person should see.

This museum is a gem in this area. The visit will definitely open your eyes to some of the horrible things that happened during the Holocaust. Eva Kor, the founder, is a survivor who has dedicated her life to making sure the factual history is preserved.

Stopped by this small museum on our way through. Took about 2 hours. Eva was not there, as she was on a trip to Poland with a group. Very nice staff, very informative and they had a new life like technology that you could interview a Holocaust survivor virtually. Twin exhibit about what twins suffered during the awful Holocaust experiments on them. Well worth the stop.

This museum is incredible. The story of Eva and her sister Miriam is uplifting and hopeful. The volunteers are incredibly knowledgeable about Eva's story and life. It is a small museum but I feel as if I need to return to learn more.

It was heart breaking. Full of great information and I would have love to spend more time. The pictures and artifacts were great to see in real life. I wish we could have seen more but we ran out of time.

It's hard to summarize in a quick review how incredible this place is. This isn't like any other Holocaust Museum, because you have the opportunity to hear from an actual survivor. My husband and I came to visit on a whim one Saturday after reading one of Eva Kor's books, and cannot even describe how much she has affected us since. Her story is painful to hear, but her ability to forgive and choose to live a happy life, free of the pain inflicted on her, is just profound. She will change you. Simple as that. One cannot listen to her story, and her outlook on life, and not be changed forever.

Stopped by with Mom when we were in town on a whim. I had been wanting to visit sometime now but never seemed to find the time. We enjoyed taking our time touring this gem of a museum.

Candles is well worth your time if you are in the area. It is on US 41 and easy to find. It tells the story of Eva Kor and her family at Auschwitz. Be sure and do the second part of the museum where there is a hologram of Eva. She will answer from a list of questions. Now that she has passed away, it is even more sad and moving

We went on our vacation and Trip Advisory had this as one of the things to do. This was a very educational and moving experience for all ages to learn the history of the Holocaust. We highly recommend and hope everyone gets a chance to explore history.

Eva Mozes Kor, along with her twin sister, Miriam, were living in a small Romanian village when it was occupied by Hungarian Nazi guards in 1940. In 1944, the family was ultimately incarcerated in Auschwitz. one of the most horrific of the Nazi death camps.
Eva and Miriam were separated from their parents and two sisters on the rail platform and never saw them again. The twins were assigned to the genetic experiment atrocities of Dr. Josef Mengele and were one of the 1500 sets whom he abused in the guise of "science." They also were fortunate enough to be two of the approximately 200 twin survivors when the Russian Arm liberated the camp in January 1945.
Eva and Miriam lived in various refugee camps before being returned to their hometown in Romania to be cared for by an aunt in late 1945. There, they were constrained by communist rule until they were able to emigrate to Israel in 1950. Eva and Miriam received their educations and served in the Israeli Army. In 1960, Eva met a Holocaust survivor who was touring Israel. They married and moved to his current home town of Terre Haute. IN. She became a US citizen in 1965 and she and her husband raised two children there.
After viewing the NBC miniseries, "The Holocaust," in 1978, she became intrigued by finding out how many Mengele twins survived and how the outcomes of their lives affected them. Miriam, still living in Israel, helped her locate many of the survivors, especially those who remained in Israel. The now infamous experiments had not been a topic of Holocaust conversations because the survivors were children, so little was known about them. In 1985, six Mengele twins met at Auschwitz II-Birkenau to observe the 40th anniversary of the camp's liberation. They continued on to Jerusalem for a mock trial for Mengele, where 80 twins participated. Eva and Miriam continued to search for other survivivors.
In 1984, Eva founded CANDLES, Children of Auschwitz Nazi Deadly Lab Experiments Survivors, with Miriam as Vice President for Israeli Survivors. In the early years, they connected 122 individual twin experiment survivors.
In 1995 Eva returned to Auschwitz and publicly forgave those who had perpetrated the atrocities, freeing herself from victim status. She did not, however, forget, nor would it change what had happened. That same year she opened the CANDLES Museum in Terre Haute. It contained various artifacts from Auschwitz and documents relating to Dr. Mengele. The purpose was education, especially of children, to avoid another holocaust. In November, 2003, a hate crime arson totally destroyed the museum. With major local and national support, it reopened in 2005 and its message of peace and forgiveness was made even more evident by this act of hatred.
It is vital to teach that hatred destroys lives and countries and this is an excellent place , especially for children, to assimilate this. It is not so intense as the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. Along with a site like Gettysburg Battlefield, which shows very clearly how a civil war destroys countries, families and individuals. the CANDLES Museum is a must-see.

If you must educate yourself on the history of this world, this place will do this and leave you in a better place. If you leave here without being moved by what Eva has to share in her life's story, then you need a 2nd visit. We are so Blessed to have Eva in our town and this Memorial to show the world her story and others. Please take the time to visit and you will be blessed for doing so.

Lovely museum that was almost completely distroyed by a fire.It was an extreme honor to meet Eva Moses Kor a twin who survived medical testing during the holocaust. She talked about her experience and was very entertaining a warm and sweet woman.A once in a lifetime moment so many of these people will be leaving us too soon. DO NOT miss your chance to go see her!!!! The kids loved meeting herand learning that all she had been thru she still had forgiveness .she even poses for pictures and will sign autographs.

Loved it! Had to leave early so I will definitely be back!! The employees were well informed and provided a wealth of information. I loved the interactive exhibit with Eva.

My husband and I traveled about 4 hours to get there and we really enjoyed it. It was very informative but still interesting at the same time. It was very small but worth the experience. We did not get to meet Ava when we went but we had a great tour guide that told Ava and her husband's story and the rest of the history very well. I recommend this museum to anyone interested in holocaust history.

Wasn’t crazy about visiting a small museum, but was quickly reminded about not judging a book by its cover. This place is a crash course in recent history, staffed by people who can hold your kids’ attention and make it real and applicable. No matter what else you see in TH, you need to see this museum.

We went to Terre Haute specifically to go to the museum. The docents and staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. We spent 2-2.5 hours at the museum. My husband and I highly recommend visiting.

To experience the witness of Eva Mozes Kor about the experience of being the subject of Nazi lab experiments at the Auschwitz Death Camp is incredibly moving. To meet Eva is divine. To learn that she rebuilt this museum after it was fire bombed in 2003 is to understand what strength really is.
This small museum contains well interpreted pictures and documents about the Holocaust. Eva, a survivor of those Nazi experiments founded the museum, and still talks with visitors and leads trips to visit Auschwitz.

Had planned to visit museum for the past 2 years. Finally went yesterday.
Interesting collection of pictures and posters.
Very interesting talk given by Mrs. Joe.
After her speech, it was hard to fathom how one could survive the camps. I think she had everyone in awe.
Will go again if in the area.

After reading about the death of Eva Kors, a twin survivor of Mengele’s twin experiments in Nazi Europe, reading how she came to the US, and started this museum, my husband and I knew we had to come to Indiana, to this small city in the middle of kale and corn fields, called Terre Haute
This museum experienced domestic terrorism hate in 2003 and was rebuilt by the incredible outpouring of funds from ordinary citizens in this state. The museum tells her and her sister Miriam’s story and what they endured. All the exhibits raise questions to ponder, older children and pre teens and young adults need to know. A police car is outside the museum with a police officer inside during hours of operation. Welcome to the new world we live in.
I highly recommend this place

Very moving, uplifting experience. The information was displayed beautifully and sensitively. Terrific staff on hand.

Very personal insights into the Holocaust that make it real. Appropriate for adults and children. Good destination for a field trip.

While I think this is not your typical "tourist" attraction, it is a museum we should all visit...to be reminded, and to sit and talk to Mickey, who survived 4 years in a concentration camp, yet has the spirit of kindness and absolute gratefulness unlike any other. It was a one of a kind experience.....As he said at the end of every talk when he played the piano...God Bless America.....and he MEANT it...

We enjoyed visiting the museum! Perhaps the highlight was watching the holographic image of Eva, answering questions posed by the audience. It was a moving experience.

This museum memorializes the death of millions, a tragedy in 20th century history, in a moving and personal way. Founded by Eva Kor, a holocaust survivor, the museum will change your understanding of what happened to the Jews in Nazi Germany preceding and during World War II.
In the words of the museum: "Through an ever-broadening vision, we teach its visitors the importance of respect, equality, and peace."

This museum located in Terre Haute is definitely one you do not want to miss whether you are a resident or visitor. This hidden gem Is packed with permanent exhibits and valuable information on the Holocaust. Knowledgeable staff are always available to answer questions. The newly added interactive hologram is my personal favorite exhibit in the museum. This museum is inspiring, interesting and riveting at the same time. Truly a valuable community asset and resource.

We met Eve Kor a survivor of the holocaust, and got a first hand account of her experience. Really brings home what happened, My Dad saw on of the camps in World War II, but this really brought it home.

We didn't get to see too much of the museum because a high school group had reserved the museum. We did get to see the introductory movie, by the museums founder, Eva Kor, as well as see her as she takes a personal interest in the museum. She spoke with the students and answered questions, giving a very real connection to the Holocaust, WW II, and her personal history.

Definitely a place where children, I'd say 10 and over, and adults could experience and learn. There are live speakers at times, holographic interactive stations, wall photos, library and other displays to learn from. Eva Kor was a prisoner during the Holocaust and is an expert on the subject. She has a gem of a Museum in Terre Haute.

Before attending a convention in Terre Haute I looked at Trip Advisor to see if there were any worthwhile attractions and noted that the Candles Holocaust Museum was highly rated. We sure enjoyed our visit here. Although the museum artifacts are minimal the information is invaluable. The interactive portion of the museum is fantastic. It's well worth a visit.

What a community treasure! Eva Kor has created a place that speaks to the truest roots of one of the darkest periods in modern civilization. As a survivor of the Holocaust, she has amassed artifacts dedicated to creating a living memorial to those that perished and a reminder of the the evil that must be suppressed in this world. The artifacts are incredibly interesting and the books are plentiful. I would certainly recommend stopping into the museum at any given chance. I live in Washington D.C. which offers the chance to go to THE Holocaust Museum, and this one I think offers a much more intimate experience. Very well done.

We particularly appreciated the hologram of the founder, Eva Kor, and the opportunity to ask questions of her.

if you can, go when Eva Kor is giving a tour. She is compelling, informative, and entertaining. Good for children to hear her explain what prejudice is. The kids in our group seemed rapt throughout her talk. Go, if you can.

Excellent museum with exhibits that are continually being updated and improved. There are stories of local survivors woven throughout the exhibits, which gives it a personal touch.

This was a very educational museum. The information - sad - but a great uplifting message for anyone over 7 yrs. old.

I took three 12-14 yr old grandchildren there while they were visiting me. At the end of their vacation all three rated it as the highlight of their vacation. I was surprised as we did a lot of things young people like to do. They we're enthrall end with what they saw and heard there. Highly recommend a visit there.

My husband and I were extremely impressed with our visit to the Candles Holocaust Museum. Eva, the woman who built and owns this museum is a holocaust survivor and we were privileged to hear her speak. Her experience was heart rending but also quite inspirational. Her emphasis is not so much on the horrors of her experience, although she certainly described them. Most important was her message about her journey to forgiveness of the Nazis. She talked about the power of forgiveness, something I firmly believe. Quite amazing, however, that she grew to realize this and to actually forgive after such a horrendous experience. I talk the talk about the power of forgiveness but my theory has not been tested to the degree it has for her! This museum is a "must visit" in Terre Haute IN.

The museum is free for self guided tours or you can choose to pay $5 to listen to a docent presentation. The pictures and artifacts are amazing. You will be transported to another world and it's heartbreaking. This was a great visit with my teens to help educate them on the Holocaust and what forgiveness really means.

The set up and displays are not the best, but before you go, ask if Eva Korr is going to be there while you are there. She speaks to you, from her personal experience at the Concentration Camp, and it brings tears to your eyes! Amazing! They should pay to get a professional collections person to come in and set up the museum correctly, as it deserves to be set up and serve as a "must do" for everyone coming to town.

A must visit, so informative and well laid out. The films, pictures, displays and interactive questions with Eva Kor are powerful. Incredible collection of pictures and explanations are so well done. Small but able to keep my interest for 2 hours. The staff clearly answered my many questions and really knows the stuff. It felt like having a private guide, well worth it. I agree this museum is a gem.

Our trips to Candles have always been personalized by Eva Kor who, along with her twin sister, were experimented upon by Dr. Mengele. Unfortunately, she passed away recently so her talks are now a wonderful memory.

A visit to CANDLES Holocaust Museum is sobering but very necessary. We must never forget what happened in Europe during World War II. Most of us will never visit Auschwitz and the other concentration camps, but we can learn some history from a visit to this museum. If you go on Wednesdays or Fridays, you can talk with a docent who could have ended up in one of those camps. Eva Kor, the founder of CANDLES, is a survivor of Auschwitz. We can learn so much from her and her message of forgiveness.

The story of Eva Kor is amazing that anyone could survive it, but she did and is quite vibrant. Her ability to forgive the torture and extreme hate is almost unreal. The museum is an educational experience and makes one realize the minor things where we hate and hold grudges are nothing. You walk away having realized you have to go back and forgive those who you feel have wronged you. All teenagers need to spend some time there learning what can happen and that you still continue living.

Regardless of your religious and political background, this museum IS for everyone! We are Roman Catholic but have Jewish faith friends. This museum gives you such a real insight and deep perspective as to how the Jewish people were persecuted by the Nazi's during WWII. Eva and Mickey Kors have done an excellent job in displaying memorabilia. It's so sad that someone torched the original museum over a decade ago. We were fortunate enough on our visit to meet w/Mr. Mickey Kors. What a sweet, kind elderly man. You can see/hear the forgiveness in him and his pride in America. He played us a Frank Sinatra and Patriotic tune, for which he received a hug from me! Don't miss this museum and open your heart and eyes to learn what this culture endured - so sad! $5 each person but extra donations welcomed.

The docent was very knowledgeable, as well as the rest of the staff. Eva Kor was truly a powerful woman. I am a teacher from Evansville, and the insight provided has encouraged me to bring kids to this museum.

I have visited the Candles Holocaust Museum many times. I have brought my students and I've gone alone in order to absorb the amazing approach they use in dealing with such a difficult topic. I cannot say enough about Eva and her sensitivity to the topic when dealing with youth. I have also listen to her talk with adults and she has a different approach that is very meaningful and life-changing. I highly recommend everyone to visit this one-of-a-kind Museum.

Eva Kor is truly one of the most inspirational people I have ever met! Her dedication of teaching the world forgiveness is beyond anything you will ever see! Terre Haute is extremely lucky to have such a resident who is extremely passionate to teach! Her and her family's story is unthinkable and touching. I have been extremely fortunate to have listened to her story countless times through school and other organizations and her teachings and story is touching every single time.

The museum brings to life the things she tells you and brings everything to perspective. Protect this site with everything you can. You will never find anything this amazing anywhere else!

Completely new exhibit from the last time that I visited and it was excellent. Don't miss coming here if you are in the area or even if you have to make a special trip. Appropriate for all ages of kids, which I appreciated.

We had an hour or so to spend before beginning our journey so stopped in at the Candles Holocaust Museum. It is a small but very informative and museum. There was just the right amount of emphasis on the twins and their family, mixed in with descriptions of the Holocaust as a whole. We were very moved by the photographs and displays - will visit again whenever possible.

My daughter, at the time of our visit, was very much into WWII history and the holocaust in particular. She was doing a school project and part of the project was to interview someone. Eva Kor took the time to sit with my daughter and answer her questions. Paige walked away feeling like she had just met a rock star! Thank you for taking the time to educate her. Kids need to experience history whenever possible. It makes so much more an impression than just reading about it in books....EXACTLY why the local school corporation shouldn't take away field trips!!

This was my second visit. Such a wonderful display of reading material about a survivor's story. Very somber to read about the accounts the Jews and others endured. Very educational! The talking hologram of Eva's interviews that allowed one to ask a question for her to answer was very innovative. The new computer kiosk that allowed you to hear interviews with other Mengela twins and their personal experiences was haunting! I hope all students in the area get the opportunity to visit this museum on a field trip!

I can't say I would say this is a museum as much as a presentation by Holocaust survivor Eva Kor. But if you don't go see it, you are missing out! Eva moved me to tears and truly feel a piece of my life changed since listening to her. Don't miss it!!

i went here on a field trip when i was in school many years ago. the other day it was rainy and yucky so i wanted to do something with the kids. so i took them here.. they learned alot about the history of the holocaust. ill return again soon.

When I last visited there was a new exhibit in their main, front room. This last time, there are two more exhibits to see. One is specifically about the Mengele Twins and their story. Another is an interactive hologram where you can talk to a survivor and ask his image questions, which he answers in his own words. Eventually they will have more than a dozen survivors available to talk to like this. This museum is one of just a handful of places in the WORLD that has this technology right now and isn't something you want to miss seeing. We were lucky to get in before they filled to capacity for the day and stopped admitting new guests.

Good for both my kids to her from Eva herself. We also purchased her DVD and watched it when we got home. Lots to think about and be grateful for!

Small but very informative Holocaust museum in Terre Haute. It begins with a short movie about the founder Eva Kor and her experience in Auschwitz with her twin sister Miriam. Following the movie, there is a hologram? of Eva that you can ask questions and she will answer. I've never seen that anywhere else. The other room has different sections corresponding to Eva's life before, during, and after the war. There are wall boards and artifacts and it's very interesting and informative. We spent an hour and half and did not get bored. Would recommend if you're in the area. Accessible and one level with knowledgeable colleagues to show you through if you want.

We were deeply impacted by our visit. We had hoped to meet the woman who created this museum and were fortunate to walk right into a 2-hour talk she was giving on her Auschwitz experience. Eva Kors and her sisters were twins who sadly fell under the control of the insanely evil Dr. Mengele. That they survived was a true miracle. She does not make the telling horrible and half her talk is about her road to forgiving the Nazis.

That such a unique experience of the museum and talk can be had in little Terre Haute is surprising.

The museum was very small but gave a great overview of the Nazi regime and the concentration camps' creation.

Quiet Reflection. Videos. Photographs. Actual Artifacts.

There was a man sitting quietly at the side of one of the rooms. I wasn't sure whether to approach him because I thought he just might be resting.

My hope upon visiting the museum was to be able to meet Eva Kor, the founder of Candles. She has been a fixture in Terre Haute for decades. I was not so lucky, but that man....

I learned he was a volunteer there, but more than that. He was Mr. Kor, Eva's husband. Both of them had been victims of the holocaust.

Listening to him talk of forgiveness brought tears to my eyes...and a few months before I had visited Krakow, Poland.

The Kors do a wonderful job educating us about the Holocoust. They have many pictures and artifacts and share their very personal, tragic stories.

We phoned the museum in advance to get information. They also have a web page as well. We visited on a day that Eva Mozes Kor was giving her account of the Holocaust. We had read several books on the Holocaust prior to our visit. Her account of the events was so candid and she was so forgiving. There were visitors that day that also had family that had been in the concentration camps. The seminar gave the visitors a chance to have questions answered and the opportunity to speak with Mrs. Kor. My daughter and I got the chance to talk with her and get her autograph in one of the books that was written about her life. We even have a picture together with Mrs. Kor to remember our visit. The museum has many pictures and artifacts from the Holocaust. This is truly as special place to visit.

We went here yesterday (12/27/2014) and listened to Eva Kor talk about her experiences as a survivor of Dr. Josef Mengele's twin experiments at Auschwitz during the Holocaust. She is a strong amazing person and an amazing speaker. Her thoughts on forgiveness are amazing knowing what she went through. I would recommend everyone to go and listen to Eva and tour the exhibit.

This museum is small in size, but big in love, forgiveness and hope. Eva, along with her twin sister Miriam, survived Auschwitz. She is created this museum after deciding to forgive those who committed crimes against her and all humanity in order to be at peace. What an amazing life. She speaks on a regular basis at the museum and it was well worth the nearly seven hour drive one-way to hear. Opportunities such as this are surely dwindling. Take advantage of it and hear, and more importantly, adopt her “renegade” ideas of love, kindness and forgiveness.

words can not describe the feelings one gets by visiting this museum, Eva Kor is such a powerful soul, I had just visited Yad vashem in Israel and was passing through and heard of her death.. I wanted to discuss the trip with Eva. A true survivor and hero she was.

The Holocaust is an event in our history we should not forget - not just because of the history but because of the lessons we can learn moving forward. Candles is the project and passion of Eva Kor who lived through horrendous Holocaust experiences but has built the museum to teach us these lessons. It is a great place to learn and to teach your children. Thoughtful and powerful exhibits.

This personal story of Eva Kors is told with grace and dignity. Especially in today's atmosphere of division, it is an important story to be told. It is a small museum but powerful in its impact. Please don't skip it. The staff is knowledgeable and it is appropriate for young children, as well, because it makes you questionyour definition of forgiveness

Watched the documentary of eva and seen she opened a museum in indiana. Thought it would be neat to go see and learn some things. Eva was there to give her encounters and so interesting. Would love to visit again.

I took my son to Candles Holocaust Museum. We met Eva Kor and she was so gracious, she spoke with my son - asking him about his interest in World War II history. I was touched by her thoughtfulness. It was a great honor to meet Eva and have the experience of speaking with her in person. We thought the personal stories the museum displayed were deeply meaningful. This place makes the horror of war evident - this was a powerful, memorable, and meaningful experience for my son. I was grateful that I could share this experience with him and I am especially grateful to Eva Kor for her work in our community. I would recommend that all teachers plan on having their classrooms visit Candles Holocause Museum.

This museum tells a first hand account and the harrowing survival story of a Holocaust survivor...then 10-year old Eva (Mozes) Kor. She and her sister were just one of the many sets of twins on which The Angel of Death (Dr. Josef Mengele) conducted his inhumane experiments--and they miraculously survived. My girlfriend and I sat riveted for over an hour listening to Eva Kor as she told her story in person. Afterwards she graciously posed for pictures and signed autographs/books. Her presentation was not only extremely insightful, it was witty and eye opening. While I doubt she does that every day, I recommend calling ahead to see when she may speak next. She is in her mid-80s and no telling how much longer she may be able to explain her incredible story. This was the most powerful presentation I have ever heard--bar none; this woman is one of the strongest woman I have ever met in my life. Her story of never giving up, never giving in, absolute strength under the most awful conditions, and incredible will power to survive is nearly unbelievable for such a young child. I will not stop telling her story nor stop at encouraging people to visit this museum and hearing Eva's story. She has a few books for sale and of course we bought a small paperback which I devoured in a day to 'hear' the rest of the story and get all the details. You will not be disappointed with a visit to this museum. It's small and can likely be done within an hour, unless Eva speaks...then I'd allot at least 2-2 1/2 hours. I trust you will not be disappointed with visiting this museum...even if Eva is not available in person.

Wow, this is a great place. It is a museum that tells the story of Eva Mozes and her twin sister. The museum is dedicated to those sets of twins who were tortured by Dr. Mengele the famous Nazi psychopath. There are many chilling artifacts and audio and video recordings. It is well worth spending several hours in this museum. I also bough a copy of Eva's book, which I highly recommend. Perhaps the most meaningful thing to me personally were Eva's recordings about the necessity of forgiveness, and how forgiving her tormentors actually freed her mind and soul. Eva is still alive but she was out the day we were there. Do not miss this museum.

Very enjoyable and interesting place. Lots of history and meet a survivor from the Holocaust. Easy to find and plenty of parking.

My friends and I recently visited your museum, and I want to thank you for the wonderful experience!! Everyone was so kind and informative, and Gwen went above and beyond to ensure we also left with materials to share with our middle and high school students! Thank you! 💙

CANDLES is a quaint, transitional museum in Terre Haute. I have visited the museum about 10 times over the past 4 years, not including four over-seas trips with this organization. The dedicated staff is extremely hospitable and knowledgable and Eva Kor (survivor) is often on hand to meet, sign books, or just to chat. The exhibits are always being updated (most recently a rare, holographic exhibit that is only available in a handful of museums in the entire nation). My favorite activity at the museum, besides listening to Eva, of course, is listening to a true WWII and Holocaust student, Walter Sommers.

You can spend as much or as little time at the museum as you wish, but for those truly interested in learning about the holocaust from someone who was actually there, and still searching for answers herself, plan to spend some time there. The memories, lessons, and educational experience will last a lifetime.

We listened to Eva Kor's presentation of her eyewitness account of her experience as a child in Auschwitz concentration camp. It was riveting and brought the pages of history to life. Unforgettable. Do not miss this stop if you are I the area of Terre Haute IN.

Unique holocaust museum as it's as much about forgiveness and never giving up no matter what your circumstance. Tours many times lead by Auschwitz survivor so her personal experiences hit home with all present. I hate to bring it up, but she won't be around forever so don't miss your chance to go sooner rather than later.

Eva Mozes and her family were rounded up and taken to Auschwitz during WWII. Eva and her sister Miriam were not executed, but because they were twins, were subjected to "experiments" by Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor. This is Eva's story of survival, and her story of triumph over evil. She is a local and national treasure for never letting the world forget what happened. Eva chose to forgive her captors, not to whitewash the Nazis' sins, but for her own healing. I came away with a sense of gratitude for Mrs. Kor's courage and also for the community of Terre Haute and the museum's board for keeping her story front and center.

I didn't expect to find so much information about Dr Mengele and his victims. Also didn't know the first museum was blown up. This museum is small and bare bones. Important part of history that we must not forget and must teach our children about. A must see.

We were impressed with this small, dignified museum. It was clean, well-organized, with interesting exhibits. It was easy to find, with convenient parking. The staff was engaging, passionate and knowledgeable. As soon as we entered, we were greeted and joined a group, who were being given an introduction to the museum and the first display. We spoke with Trevor who assisted us with the interactive display of Eva, which was amazing. He had traveled with Eva and spent much time in conversation with her. His enthusiasm was contagious. This museum had changed his life. I hope it will educate all who enter it's doors.

The story that Eva Kor tells, is riveting. Her twin sister and I Eva became residents at age 10, and are concentration camp survivors from 1940-1945 at Auschwitz. She is a local hero, that needs to be heard, before the story is lost.

Eva Kor is a tremendous individual who has kept the message of forgiveness alive for so many years, especially following her devastating experience at Auschwitz as a child. The museum is cheap to enter ($5 for adults) and has a great collection and a very enjoyable flow. The highlight is the hologram presentation, where you can speak into a microphone and ask Eva a question, which she will then answer. Very enjoyable and special place, highly recommended!

We took our 13 year old grandson to visit this museum. He had read about the holocaust in school. It is not very large but I am so glad there are places like this to make sure that people don’t forget what happened. The museum was founded by Eva Kor in memory of her twin sister. They suffered greatly at the hands of Dr Mengele in Auschwitz as he experimented on twins. What a horrible time in the history of mankind!

The Museum was amazing and the friendly staff are so full of knowledge about the Holocaust. If you’re in the Terre Haute IN . area you must go it’s so worth the trip . We must never ever forget this extremely horrible time in history .

Not something I would have expected to find in Terre Haute, Indiana. However, it is well worth the time and effort to seeki out and paying a visit. While not as big as many other Holocaust museums Candles Holocaust Museum has an emotional impact... because of the involvement of a local resident, Eva Kor. While dedicated to the memory of she and her twin sister, both of whom survived the medical experiments at Auschwitz, it serves to educate the world in order to prevent similar atrocities.

My ten year old son and I went to the museum as part of a school project. It was an amazing experience. We went on a Thursday when the docent was Mickey Kor. He spoke for about an hour and a half about his life and experience. He played the piano for us (God Bless America). He was very interesting. The idea that he came to the US after the Holocaust and became a citizen and then was in the military during the Korean War is truly inspiring. His and his wife's take on forgiveness in light of their experiences is inspiring. My ten year old sat and talked to Mr. Kor for quite a long time after his presentation about basketball and football (Purdue). We would recommend this trip to anyone.

There is no way to sum up all that you learn and feel on a visit here. And so much is first hand knowledge and stories from Eva Kor who lived this horrible part of our history. A must see for our younger generation before the first hand survivors are all gone.

Amazing museum and I'm sad I never came earlier when Eva was still alive. Very knowledgeable staff! I wish I could have spent more time there but I wasn't able to!

Nice little place. Alot of reading material and some displays. Very interesting to read history. Couple hours will spent for the whole family.

We paid our $5 each to see the museum which is extremely small, but it focuses on the now deceased Eva Kor. Much of the information is easily obtained off of the Internet, but this museum contains specific personal information about this Holocaust survivor. So, in that regard it is unique. Restrooms are immediately available. To the left of the entry is the small room of artifacts and information, and to the right side and in the back are supposedly two additional exhibits. However our visit was ruined when at least 40 people showed up and the museum was not prepared for them. The museum display walls are on wheels and it was announced that the walls would be moving so that chairs could be set up to accommodate this group and a 45-minute movie would be shown. Since we were only halfway through the first part of the museum and had not even been to the exhibits in the back — and could not even get to the back because of all these people, I spoke up and asked if we would be getting a refund. The gentleman at the museum did refund us and apologized stating that they did not know this group was coming. The website clearly states for any group of 10 or more the museum should be contacted first. Please PLEASE do this. Our visit was ruined.

Eva Kor presents a very personal and extensive presentation to visitors of all ages. She knows how to reach children and spends a great amount of time answering questions. Very memorable.

Don't miss the opportunity to visit this remarkably personal record of an indescribably horrific period of history.

When I send my 8th grade class to this museum, we always set up to have Eva talk to the kids. I first heard here when I was in High School and her message is still very clear. Evil happened but she has learned to forgive. Many pictures and very moving when you come here. I would highly recommend the visit.

A nice little museum. But don't count on it holding a candlle to a museum like the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. Wouldn't go there as a destination, but it was nice since we were already in town.

Impressive! Take some kleenex. Eva is an amazing storyteller. I thought the kids would bore easily, but they were mesmerized by her. Very informative and moving. A MUST for anyone with a chance to go. You won't regret it!

The "museum" itself is quite small; however if you go to the museum when the founder, Eva Kor, is giving her presentation, it is amazing. I am a Holocaust educator and have met many survivors, all with awe-inspiring stories. The fact that Eva is a twin who survived Dr. Mengele's experiments is in and of itself incredible and provides a very personal view into a horrendous time in history, but Eva is also a compelling speaker as well. I could go on and on, but if you can, hear this woman speak. We are so glad we did.

This is a small museum but I feel that you can easily spend 1-2 hours here. The guides that volunteer are friendly and knowledgeable and the experience highlighted personal individual perspectives. The interactive display featuring one of the twins is amazing and something I had never seen before.

We are three senior women who take occasional road trips within the country and research like crazy before we leave home. We were surprised to learn there is a Holocaust Museum in Terre Haute and added it to our itinerary as a must see.

Visiting this Museum is a compelling experience that we highly recommend, especially at this time in our country's history. We had a 19-year old grandson with us who had many questions and came away with valuable information after this visit.

The video at the beginning of the tour offers insight into the experiences of the Museum's founder, Eva Kor, and her twin sister, Miriam, who were subjected to the horrific experiments of Dr. Joseph Mengele, "The Angel of Death", at Auschwitz. There is no mention of specific atrocities but, rather, a telling of their life stories.

There is also an interactive three-dimensional video of Eva. The programming is set up so that audience members can ask her a question and her likeness will answer.

There is a small charge to enter the museum and it is money well spent. After the video visitors can walk around a separate area to view displays, illustrations and photos with general information about this period in history.

The museum is not open every day so consult the website for days and times. I believe we spent a bit more than an hour during our visit. There were not crowds or lines to contend with.

This is an amazing museum to walk through. Field with a lot of history. A must see for all place. You can take as long as you want in this museum. They only accept donations to go through.