The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, known locally as The Breman, occupies the Selig Center on Spring Street in Midtown Atlanta. It is the Southeast’s leading museum of Jewish history, culture, and art, and visitors come for its Holocaust exhibition built around the stories of Atlanta survivors and for its look at Jewish life in the American South.
The permanent exhibition, Absence of Humanity: The Holocaust Years, 1933–1945, traces the Holocaust through artifacts, photographs, and testimony from survivors who later made their homes in metro Atlanta (source: [The Breman](https://thebreman.org/Exhibitions/)). In the Blonder Family Gallery, History with Chutzpah: Remarkable Stories of the Southern Jewish Experience follows Jewish families, merchants, and activists across Georgia and the wider region. The Schwartz Gallery rotates traveling and temporary shows. Researchers can use the Cuba Family Archives, one of the largest collections documenting Southern Jewish history (source: [The Breman](https://thebreman.org/Visit/)).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Plan on 60 to 90 minutes. Weekday afternoons are quietest because school groups usually arrive in the morning. Hours can shift around Jewish holidays, so check the museum’s website before you go. Groups can book guided tours in person or virtually (source: [The Breman](https://thebreman.org/)). Expect a security check at the entrance. Arts Center MARTA station is a short walk away, and the High Museum of Art and Atlantic Station are close enough to pair with your visit. The Holocaust galleries are best suited to older children.
