Erinnerungsort Topf & Söhne

Erinnerungsort Topf & Söhne is a museum located in Erfurt, Germany, dedicated to the history of J.A. Topf & Söhne, a company that manufactured ovens and cremation equipment. The museum is situated in the former administration building of the company. The exhibition focuses on the company’s role in designing, building, and installing crematoria for concentration camps, including Auschwitz-Birkenau. It explores the motivations of the company’s management and employees, the technical aspects of their work, and the aftermath of the war, including how the community grappled with the company’s actions. Displays are presented in both German and English, offering a comprehensive look at this dark chapter of history.