State Department Clears Auschwitz Exhibition Artifacts for US Museum Tour
Published Date: 8/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government has approved bringing important cultural objects back into the country for the powerful exhibition “Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.” These items will be shown temporarily at the Cincinnati Museum Center and maybe other places, helping everyone learn about history. This move supports education and honors cultural significance without extra costs or delays.
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Approval to Exhibit Auschwitz Objects
On February 22, 2024 the State Department determined that certain objects being re-imported or imported for the exhibition "Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away." may be temporarily displayed at the Cincinnati Museum Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The objects are declared culturally significant and their temporary exhibition in the United States is found to be in the national interest.
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