The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust, educating about its causes, and illustrating how what happened during this tragic period relates to our lives today. The Museum fulfills that mission through the exhibition, preservation, and interpretation of its collections and with education programs and initiatives that promote justice and equality.

Survivors remain the heart of the Museum, with donations of precious family photos, official documents, and heirlooms. Additionally, survivors share their stories with guests. Dozens of local survivors recorded their histories, which remain a rich trove of primary history.

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum preserves the legacy of the Holocaust, educates about its causes, and empowers visitors to make the world a more tolerant place by rejecting all forms of hate, racism, and bigotry.