Remember Me
Ages: 11 - 12
Duration: 1.5 hours
Hollandsche Schouwburg
Plantage Middenlaan 24, Amsterdam
Suitcases with a story
Artist Willem Volkersz created a suitcase artwork in memory of the mostly Jewish pupils from his primary school who were murdered during the Second World War. These suitcases are now displayed at the Hollandsche Schouwburg.
What happened at this location? Who were these pupils, for whom each suitcase was made? And how will you and your class give shape to a new artwork using these suitcases?
For whom?
For: ages 11 - 12 (year 8 of Dutch primary school)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Group size: maximum of 30 pupils and 2 supervisors
Cost: € 200 including admission
What will you learn?
This programme ties in with citizenship education and history, and is tailored to the level of the pupils.
- You will learn about the fraught history of the Hollandsche Schouwburg.
- You will explore personal stories. Who were the pupils for whom each suitcase was made?
- You will reflect on the meaning of remembrance.
What will you do?
Welcome by the museum educator
5 minutes
Introduction to the location and the suitcases
20 minutesExploring the personal stories behind the suitcases
20 minutesCreating a monument together
25 minutesReflection and free time in the Hollandsche Schouwburg
10 minutesWant to visit with your class?
Frequently asked questions
To help you get started, we have listed the most common questions below.
The programme is available in Dutch or English.
In our Holocaust education training, you will learn why teaching about the Holocaust matters and receive practical tools to help shape your lessons.
View the training.
No. A visit to the Jewish Museum or the Portuguese Synagogue is not included, but it is a valuable addition to this programme.
If you would like to add a museum visit, please mention this in your booking. We will create a suitable schedule for your group. Please note that the cost of a museum visit is not included in the price of this programme.
Preparation is not required.
Tip: watch the video What is Jewish? (7.5 minutes) with your class beforehand. In this short film, Jewish teenagers explain what it means to be Jewish.
Practical information
Planning a school visit? Here is some practical information to help your visit run smoothly.
Primary schools and schools for special needs education in Amsterdam can make free use of bus and boat transport through De Cultuurbus. De Cultuurbus brings your class not only to the Jewish Cultural Quarter, but also to other cultural institutions throughout Amsterdam.
Two payment options:
- At the museum’s ticket desk (by debit or credit card)
- By invoice
Please indicate your preferred payment method when booking.
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