In 1961, a group of Holocaust survivors in an English as a second language class at Hollywood High School met and realized their deep connection and drive to steward the past.

[2] They began meeting to discuss their personal experiences, and the importance of commemorating their lost relatives and friends and educating future generations.

The museum offers public events, in-person and online, including conversations with Holocaust survivors, lectures, film screenings and concerts.

In 2020, the museum launched "Building Bridges,"[1] a cross-cultural discussion series that brings together leaders from diverse communities for conversations about working toward common social justice goals.

In cooperation with teachers, museum staff customize each tour to fit the age level, prior knowledge, background and interests of the students.

The Jona Goldrich Campus will be designed by architect Hagy Belzberg,[16] with new indoor and outdoor spaces that will double its footprint in Pan Pacific Park.

[18] A new Learning Center Pavilion along The Grove Drive, adjacent to the existing building, will include a dedicated theater for USC Shoah Foundation’s Dimensions in Testimony.

The Learning Center Pavilion will also have outdoor reflective spaces, two classrooms for large student groups and programs for younger audiences, and 2,500 sq.