Start of Main Content

The Museum is Open

The Museum building will remain open to the public through October 17, 2025. For more information about visiting the Museum, please visit Plan Your Visit.

Holocaust Explainer Videos

What Was Kristallnacht in the Holocaust?

Holocaust Explainer Videos

On November 9th and 10th, 1938, Nazi German leaders organized a series of violent, nationwide attacks against Jewish communities. This event, later called the "Night of Broken Glass," or Kristallnacht, marked a terrifying escalation in violence against Jews. This video explores what happened during Kristallnacht, how some ordinary Germans participated in the riots, and the lasting impact of the violence and destruction. After the attacks, many Jews decided they had no choice but to flee Nazi Germany for their own safety.

Learn More

This Section

Learn about the Holocaust
Learn About the Holocaust

Watch videos and read articles about the Holocaust and the conditions that made it possible.