Teaching Trunks & Artifact Kits
Classroom-ready resources
Holocaust teaching trunks and artifact kits are classroom-ready resources, complete with age-appropriate books, tactile activities with artifacts, and engaging lessons. See below for the variety of trunks available.
Thanks to generous donors, trunks and artifacts kits are free to borrow, with free shipping within Washington state. They are loaned out for pre-set time periods, unless special arrangements are made.
Updated Teaching Trunks
Image by Stefanie Felix
“The artifacts are so powerful. Having things the students can touch brings the stories to life.”
– Teacher, Bellingham
How do I request a trunk?
- Review the list of trunks below and determine which one is best for your group.
- Review the list of available time periods.
- Determine whether you are eligible for free shipping. In Washington – Yes. Outside of Washington – No. Contact us for an estimate.
- Complete the request form.
1. Select teaching trunk or classroom set
Not sure which one? Please email our education team.
Teaching Trunks
- 5th-6th Grade Trunk – Through the Eyes of Children. See contents
- 7th-8th Grade Trunk – Investigating the Holocaust: What Happened and Why? See contents
- High School Trunk – Studying the Holocaust through Primary Sources. See contents
- Graphic Novel Trunk – Middle School. See contents
- Graphic Novel Trunk – High School. See contents
- Artifact Kit: Examples include the Yellow Star, Passport, Photos, Blanket, Shoe, Iron Cross Medal, Documents, and more.
Classroom Sets
- All But My Life: By Gerda Weissmann-Klein. 1957.
- Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
- Daniel’s Story: By Carol Matas. 1993.
- Maus I & II: By Art Spiegelman. 1973.
- More Than Any Child Should Know: A Kindertransport Story of the Holocaust: By Paul Regelbrugge and Julia Thompson. 2021.
- Night: By Elie Wiesel. 1960.
- Number the Stars: By Lois Lowry. 1989.
- The Yellow Star House: The Remarkable Story of One Boy’s Survival in a Protected House in Hungary: By Paul V. Regelbrugge. 2019.
2. Select a time period to borrow the trunk
- March 30-May 1, 2026
- May 18 -June 12, 2026
- 2026-2027 borrowing periods will be available soon
Need a different date? Please email Charlotte Campbell, Museum Education Coordinator.
Time Period
Image by Stefanie Felix
3. Are you eligible for free shipping?
If you are in Washington State – YES!
- Schools in Washington state will receive free roundtrip shipping via FedEx Ground.
- If you are outside of Washington State – You are responsible for the cost of shipping the trunk to and from your school with FedEx Ground. Some exceptions can be made for Idaho and Oregon schools on a case by case basis.
For an estimate, please email Charlotte Campbell, Museum Education Coordinator.
