Group Tour CTA Curator Guided

Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark is the Museum’s first exhibition for visitors aged 9 and up. The exhibition tells the remarkable story of the rescue of the Danish Jews during the Holocaust. Together, Jewish and non-Jewish neighbors of all ages mobilized to create one of the most effective—and exceptional—examples of mass resistance and escape in modern history. Despite the enormous risk, ordinary citizens united against Nazism to save nearly 95% of Denmark’s Jewish population. While many know glimpses of this story through Lois Lowry’s beloved novel Number the Stars, Courage to Act unveils the full scope of this inspiring chapter in human history.

Using state-of-the-art technology and creative storytelling, Courage to Act immerses visitors in this inspiring story. Age-appropriate themes of separation, bravery, and resilience will help young people make connections to their own lives and reflect on the dangers of prejudice, as well as their own potential for compassionate, moral, and courageous collective action and upstanding.