The Jewish Museum in Berlin opened in 2001. Designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, it became a stunning symbol of what a Jewish Museum in postwar Europe could be and fueled intense debate over what narrative it should convey. Using examples of Jewish Museums and Holocaust Memorials around the world, this talk will delve into important questions about building on historical sites, who initiates these projects and why, and the intended audience of such museums. Dr. Hornstein is a Professor of Architectural History & Visual Culture at York University. She explores themes located at the intersection of memory and place in architectural and urban sites.