In the Dominican Republic there are several museums about history, geography and other topics. However, there was no museum dedicated to the memory of victims of state terrorism.
The Dominican Resistance Memorial Museum seeks to rescue and preserve the historical memory of Dominicans. It is an educational tool that teaches about the legacy of the Dominican people to present and future generations in building a society based on peace, tolerance, non-discrimination, truth, justice and respect for human rights.
Promote with historical significance and civic awareness the struggles of several generations of Dominicans during the dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina, its antecedents and consequences, disseminating knowledge to society.
Be a leading national institution in contributing to knowledge and cultivating civic virtues in a responsible citizenry, to prevent abuses and violence by the State and power groups.
The museum collection — documents, photographs, audiovisual material, objects, digital testimonies and more — holds around 350,000 registered items, of which roughly 150,000 are designated as Memory of the World (heritage of humanity) by UNESCO.
Motivate interest in history through the resource of memory, stories, testimonies, and artistic and cultural expressions.
Rescue the memory of victims of state crimes and crimes against humanity, educating about the lived experience.
Foster cultural cooperation through education and the use of knowledge in service of peace.
Contribute to the formation and consolidation of a society based on a culture of peace, tolerance, non-discrimination, truth, justice and respect for human rights.
Maintain the National Registry Center of Victims, Tortured and Disappeared.
Maintain the Documentation, Reference and Resistance Archive Center.
Promote a policy of recognition and restitution for victims of dictatorships.
Achieve the creation of a Truth Commission in the Dominican Republic.
