Introduction
Museum Sachsenhausen is an evident history for us and visiting this place, people will recall the events happened in the second half of the twentieth century, particularly in the frames of the Second World War. Sited outside of Berlin-Friedrichsberg, these walls and this museum bring the horrors of the Nazi period and the miseries of its prisoners to life.
The History and Purpose
formally known as, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp the camp was facilitate in 1936 and was one of the initial one set up by the Nazis. It was also an experimental camp as well as the main office of the entire camp system of the concentration camps. Today it is an important historical place which became a monument of the people who had suffered and died in the camps.
Preserving the Past
The museum’s function is to give the visitor an insight as to what happened during the holocaust and World War II. Sachsenhausen gives an all-over-all view of the types of persecution during the Nazi regime, political and racial SOP on prisoners and depiction of the regimented existence of prisoners and their very cruel treatment. Through this history, the museum’s visitors will be able to learn about history and its significance and therefore pass it to the future generations.
Exhibits and Collections
Sachsenhausen museum contains different displays that give a deep understanding of prisoners’ existence and history in general. Some of the notable exhibits include:
1. Permanent Exhibitions
The main exhibitions comprise historical issues related to the camps that include establishment, the camp itself, and the camp’s liberation process. They can also get an understanding of the lifestyle of prisoners, kinds of abuses they experienced, and systematic way used by the Nazis to make the prisoners inconsequential. Pictures, remains and, especially, stories which people can share, make these events more realistic.
2. Special Exhibitions
Besides the permanent exhibitions, Museum Sachsenhausen has special exhibitions which are key projects devoted to special thematic aspects of the Holocaust and the Second World War. Finally, these exhibits may include specific historical facts, unknown or at least not as popular as the main ones, or new angles at the events and processes.
Site Tour Services and Outreach Programs
For the sake of the visitor, Museum Sachsenhausen employs staff that is well informed about the museum and can conduct guided tours. These tours offer them historical, political, and personal perspectives of the camp, its importance and the inmates. Facilitating school groups is also provided with the educational programs to enhance their concern regarding holocaust and fundamental human rights.
Things to Consider When Visiting Museum Sachsenhausen
Plan your visit in advance. Museum’s opening days and special closure can be found on the museum’s official webpage.
People should also wear comfortable shoes because the tour involves so much walking.
Make sure you spare enough time for the trip. There is so much ground and content to cover at this site that it takes at least 3-4 hours to get around it well.
It is also a good idea to enroll yourself in a guided tour in order to unearth more info about Sachsenhausen.
Treat Rakhine people and the site with respect in terms of maintaining quietness at the site to respect the dead bodies.
Take breaks when needed. After such a walk, emotions can become wild, so you need time to think and recover.
Conclusion
Museum Sachsenhausen represents a real live, a triumph of humanity and a strong warning against recurring of the same mistakes. The message of the importance of visiting this museum is that everyone will be able to receive the indispensable knowledge about the events of the Second World War and contribute to the development of history as well. Consequently, I believe that the accounts of Sachsenhausen’s prisoners can be useful in reminding people of the current need for prejudice and respect for other persons and human rights.
