Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away. Tickets

The exhibition was extremely moving. Such care taken to preserve all of the items. What could be done better? The room was very hot and the buzzers of the hearing devices were distracting. What was most distracting were the toddlers that were present. A few were running around and screaming. Because of the content presented, in my opinion, children this young should not be allowed to attend. It really takes away from the deep meaning of such an exhibit.

We visited as a group of seven friends. The entrance process was seamless and easy. The very first, and really, only recommendation we would make is when handing out the mic recorders, there should be a minimal bit of explanation on their use. For instance, dozens of visitors kept trying to figure out how to get to 3.1 or 4.3 etc. as there was no instruction on how to do that. Answer: you can’t. Just press the whole number 3, or 4, and it will play through. There were a few glitches with this piece of equipment but overall it’s a good system. The layout of the exhibit was carefully thought out and in enough of a chronological order to make sense. For a certainty, the further into the exhibit you go, the more emotionally overwhelming it can become. Take a breather and a small break and continue on. It’s not like anyone doesn’t know about the Holocaust, but if you haven’t ever visited an exhibit, take the time to do so, as it is important to actually see, feel, touch, smell, and get the sense of what really happened there, and be aware of warning signs about how it could happen again if we do not educate ourselves. Thanks for bringing this experience to Boston. Also, the Castle was exquisite in its architecture and beauty, and an excellent choice for this particular exhibit in keeping with the theme.

Overall, there was a lot of good content. But the actual experience was less than ideal: crowded, hot, a lot of reading in a font size too small to read unless you could get up close, lots of pre-Auschwitz history (WWI, antisemitism, etc.). A lot of the filmed testimony that has been shared before (60 Minutes or other documentary-type shows).

This exhibit tells a story that everyone should know. These were dark days, and knowing this story may help to prevent a repeat of things like this. Most of the people at the exhibit the day I was there were older people, I would say most were 50 and up. As such, their eyesight was no longer that of young people. The lighting, especially on some of the labels was dim. Items with a dark background and small type were hard to read. One gentleman that was going through at the same time as me had to activate the light on his phone so he could read the signs. So, the signage needs to be improved. Before entering the exhibit, people were given small telephone-like devices so you could hear an explanation or narration of each exhibit. Some of these exhibits also had television monitors playing video clips, and they had a running narration. When you got close to one of these monitors, the gadget they gave you started to buzz to alert you that there was something you could listen to regarding the video. The problem with this scheme is if you are looking at a different exhibit, this gadget keeps buzzing at you until you listen to the narration. The only way to quiet it was to listen to the narration. Sometimes, there would be three or four of these buzzing in your vicinity. This was annoying. The monitors are numberd, like the rest of the exhibits, so buzzing is not necessary. This buzzing feature should be turned off. I do recommend that people see this. If you have reading glasses, be sure to bring them. Got a small flashlight? Bring it or be prepared to use the light on your phone. When your gadget starts to buzz, go watch the monitor, then go back to what you were doing so it will be quiet until you get to the next monitor. Again, go see this. This is a lesson on man's inhumanity to man. We should never repeat this...ever. This history should never be sanitized. It was an ugly era, and everyone should know this story.

If you really want to see and listen to everything at the exhibit you should plan on 3 hours. It is well worth it. We were told they have to keep it cool inside to preserve everything. We were cold so dress appropriately.

A ton of history is collected in this tasteful and powerful exhibit. Done with a poet's or artist's sensitivity, readily accessible, yet scholarly in the best possible way. Not "heavy", even more moving (for me) than the Holocaust museums, which are very moving in a different way. Wonderful cross-section of ages in attendance. This is an exhibit you will never forget. I found it helpful to go alone, so that I could focus on the material more fully. And remarkably, the only venue on the East Coast. Supposedly, there are no plans for New York or Washington, so we in Boston are lucky. One tip: There is an enormous amount of material. Do not skim or rush - Just take your time, go through it on your own rhythm, and plan to return to take in more.

This exhibit is extremely well done! It's very extensive and thoroughly executed. I was there for 2.5 hours and had to skim the last ten or so parts as my companions were ready to leave! The only criticism I have is that the signage for the visuals should be bigger. One has to get up close in order to read it which is difficult with so many people visiting the exhibit at the same time.

The exhibit itself was exceptional. A well thought out collection that lead you through the history of antisemitism, the effect of WWI on Germany, and through the events of the Holocaust itself. There were some heartbreaking artifacts that highlighted individual stories among the staggering numbers of those killed. As the exhibit was meant to be viewed in chronological order, it would have helped to have signs making it clearer what direction to follow. Not everything was on the audio and signs were sometimes too small and too low to the ground to read. But the biggest negative was the temperature of the building. It was 36 degrees outside in Boston the day we were there, and they had the air conditioning on, making it even colder in the exhibit hall. I had read not to bring backpacks or large pocketbooks and there was mention of a self-check coat area, so it never occurred to me that the building would be cooled. It would be good to communicate that clearly ahead of time. The staff explained that the temperature was intentional, for the integrity of the artifacts. (I've been to museums all over the world and never experienced this.) Exhibit - exceptional. Venue - if you have to keep it at 32 degrees, let people know!

To see the atrocities inflicted upon these poor innocent people… seeing the exhibit touched me so deeply that I will never forget or forgive the oppressors and MURDERERS! Not even God can forgive.

The. Boston exhibit of Auschwitz-Not Long Ago, Not Far Away is an excellent and comprehensive exhibit of the REAL systemic program to exterminate Jews, Poles, Gays and other groups of people the Third Reich decided were impure and deserved to be killed. The archive is vast and well-organized. Although painful to attend, the exhibit is a reminder that we in a democracy MUST VOTE, MUST SPEAK against tyranny and demagoguery in order to preserve our democracy. Sure it with students. Educate people believe the Holocaust is a myth. Thank you for this comprehensive account.

A Holocaust survivor daughter, i found the exhibit painfully riviting . It is so necessary for as many non-Jews as possible to see proof of a fraction of what happened when a dictator decided that Jews were the problem so he wanted to eradicate their lives and every memory of their existence. People must realize that this can happen again.

Outstanding exhibit, a must see for everyone! No one holds a monopoly on tragedy and hate, did the slaves have it worse or the Jews? Man did this and it was wrong, sinful and if we are not watchful this can come again! I was mesmerized by this exhibit, thought provoking about what is happening today.

Very interesting and well done exhibition. It depicts the cruelty of people, and hopefully something that we will not see again in the future. It is very real, however very sad and somber.

The exhibit was absolutely stunning and amazing!!! It’s a must see. But the staff kicks you out at 6pm and we had 4:30 tickets. They stand behind you and keep saying we are closing and then we are closed please head to the door. I was only on exhibit 20 something out of 30. They have so much to read and so many videos and things to listen too. Very very disappointed they kicked you out. It happened everyday. And that’s not ok!!! This would’ve been an amazing experience. But what they did ruined it. Was just starting to enjoy the exhibit and it ruined it for me.

Very well done solemn and respectful so worth the time and the nominal ticket price. A must do when you’re in Boston!

It was the most sobering, amazing, well produced event I have ever seen. I have been to Germany to see some of these items in the museums. The silence inside the Castle at Park Plaza was deafening. I was so impressed with the reverence that was being shown. You could feel the fear in the faces of all the people on screen and in pictures. I believe everyone should see this exhibition, if only because history has a way of repeating itself. We should be all be kind and humble and loving to all. It leaves you with such a sense of sadness. It was a remarkable exhibiton.

This was a very well run exhibit and experience. The personal effects and stories were an effective way to show the facts and history of the dreadful time of the Holocaust. Plan to dress warmly as the images and temperature in the hall are very cold. The experience of listening to segments on the audio device and pacing my passage through the exhibit was very beneficial. Our group of four moved through the hall at our individual pace; some lingered, some were slow and some moved along. You can go at your own pace and take in as much as you want. There are about 23 stops to pause & listen. It is a very individual experience; not a lot of chatter or talking on site. On the day I visited, it felt almost like a quiet library atmosphere or a solemn church visit. The videos and photos and items on display had a powerful impact on me. I recommend going to this event as there is always more to learn about Auschwitz. Let's hope that awareness and education can help us prevent this tragedy from ever happening again.

I stayed for three hours and I could have stayed longer. I found myself struck and moved by quotes from survivors. All victims had a story and the survivors could tell theirs. I feel my duty, as part of the human race, is to listen to those stories and remember. The exhibit was moving and well curated for most ages. Don’t miss this experience.

Excellent display Could be a little roomier to get through. Very informative. Staff very helpful.

The exhibit was very well done. The exhibit included an extensive collection of artifacts including: gas masks, uniforms, photos and personal items. There is an audio to follow along and several videos that help tell the tragic fate of so many of our fellow human beings. It was an emotional and moving experience. The crowd was controlled so that it was easy to move around the exhibit with ease. The only complaint we have, is the temperature. It was uncomfortably cold.