This museum, the largest of its kind in the Southeast, offers a unique glimpse into Atlanta's history, exploring Jewish heritage with a special emphasis on the Atlanta Jewish experience. Two main galleries juxtapose the destruction of the Holocaust with the re-emergence of Jewish communities in Atlanta and throughout the world. The story is told through photographs, documents, and memorabilia uncovered in the attics and basements of local families and individuals. Holocaust survivors living in Atlanta generously shared their stories and their possessions to bear witness to their experiences.

In addition to the two main galleries, there's a Discovery Center with hands-on activities related to the exhibitions, a community archives, a genealogy center, a library, and a gift shop.