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The Museum’s Collections

Plan a Research Visit

In addition to materials available digitally through the Museum's Collections Search, members of the public may access archival and published resources at the David and Fela Shapell Family Collections, Conservation and Research Center in Bowie, Maryland. Access to any collection material at the Shapell Center requires advance arrangement. Please see the Research in the Museum’s Library and Archival Collections page for details about preparing for a research visit.

If you are interested in remote research assistance, or cannot plan a visit to the Shapell Center, please search in our online tools and then consider asking for assistance.

  • Research in the Museum’s Library and Archival Collections

    Get assistance before, during, and after your research visit to the Museum’s Library and Archives.

  • Reading Room Policies

    Learn about accessing our special collections.

  • Family Research at the Museum

    Get assistance with the many resources that can help you research the fates of individuals during the Holocaust.

Plan Your Visit

Find out when the Museum's exhibitions and Hall of Remembrance are open, where we're located, and other essential details for planning a visit.