When Nazi Germany invaded Poland in 1939, German forces occupied the city of 50,000 people, half of which were Jewish. Forced into a cramped ghetto, the entire Jewish population was eventually deported to extermination camps.

The youth of Będzin struggled with growing up amid violence, hatred, and loss, while still trying to find small joys in life. All photos and artwork featured in the exhibit are from the town of Będzin.

Cost: Free