The Children's Rescue
Ages: 10 - 12
Duration: 1.5 hours
Nationaal Holocaust Museum
Plantage Middenlaan 27, Amsterdam
The Children's Rescue
During the Second World War, around 600 Jewish children were rescued from the Hollandsche Schouwburg and the Crèche across the street. In many cases, they escaped through the nearby Reformed Teacher Training College, the building that now houses the National Holocaust Museum.
At this authentic location, you step into the role of a young researcher. You get to know Liesje de Hond, one of the children who was rescued from the Crèche. And you also explore the story of her cousin David, who, like thousands of other Jewish children, was murdered during the war.
For whom?
For: ages 10 to 12 (years 7 and 8 of Dutch primary school)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Group size: maximum 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, the former Crèche and the Reformed Teacher Training College.
- You reflect on the impact of the persecution of Jews during the Second World War.
- You discover how people worked together and the choices they made to help others.
What will you do?
In this interactive programme, you become the researcher.
Welcome by the museum educator
5 minutesIntroduction to the locations and to Liesje and Deddie
25 minutesCarry out your own research
30 minutesPresent your research findings
20 minutesReflection and closing conversation
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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