It is dedicated to educating people of all ages and backgrounds about the Holocaust, while sensitizing the public to the universal perils of antisemitism, racism, hate and indifference.

Through the museum, its commemorative programs and educational initiatives, it aims to promote respect for diversity and the sanctity of human life.

In 2003, the Centre underwent a renovation funded by government grants and private and corporate donations to expand and improve the existing collection.

[5] In 2010, director Carl Leblanc released the documentary film The Heart of Auschwitz, based on the heart-shaped book exhibited in the museum.

[8] In March 2024, a group of pro-Palestinian protestors blocked access to the building, protesting an event where Israeli army reservists were speaking.

The Heart was given to a woman named Fania Fainer, who smuggled it out of the concentration camp and eventually donated the book to the museum.

[17] Every year the Museum organizes a number of events open to the public including annual Yom Hashoah[18] and Kristallnacht[19] commemorations attended by survivors, members of the Jewish community and dignitaries.

[22] Pedagogical tools, such as A Brief History of Antisemitism in Canada, The Heart From Auschwitz, and Hana’s Suitcase are produced in English and French and available for free on its website.

[24] Since 2012, the Museum has taken public positions in order to take a stand on issues related to the history of the Holocaust and human rights of concern to Canadian citizens.

It issues statements, organizes events and maintains a social media presence in order to promote diversity and public awareness by bridging the gap between the past and the present.

[27] The museum is affiliated with: Federation CJA, CMA, CHIN, VMC, SMQ, Musées Montréal, IHRA and AHO.