Memorial unveiled for wartime staff of the Jewish Museum in Prague

A memorial unveiled in Prague honours more than 120 wartime staff who preserved Jewish heritage under Nazi rule, many of whom later perished in extermination camps.

On April 28, 2026, the Jewish Museum in Prague unveiled a memorial at the Old Jewish Cemetery commemorating over 120 wartime staff who helped preserve Jewish cultural heritage between 1942 and 1945. Their work focused on cataloguing and safeguarding confiscated property from Jewish communities across the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia.

Their efforts laid the foundations for one of the world’s most extensive collections of Judaica. Most of these individuals were later deported to extermination camps and did not survive. Until now, their names had not been fully commemorated in a dedicated memorial space.

Unveiling of a memorial at the Jewish cemetery Prague

The new memorial restores their identity and recognises their contribution under conditions of persecution. The unveiling ceremony brought together museum representatives, historians, and the public to honour their legacy and underline the importance of remembrance.