The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is located in Poland and serves as a memorial and museum to the victims of the Holocaust. It was established in 1947 on the site of the former Auschwitz concentration camp, which was operated by Nazi Germany during World War II. The museum aims to educate visitors about the atrocities committed there and to honor the memory of those who suffered and died. The museum encompasses the original camp buildings, including barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria, providing a stark reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust. It attracts millions of visitors each year, who come to learn about the history of Auschwitz and the broader context of the Holocaust.