Local museum reopens after being closed for several months A Wabash Valley museum is once again welcoming guests. The Candles Holocaust Museum and Education Center closed in December due to coronavirus concerns. During the closure, museum staff said they were busy making improvements. Posted: Feb 22, 2021 8:04 AM Posted By: Brianna Shackelford TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) -- A Wabash Valley museum is once again welcoming guests. The Candles Holocaust Museum and Education Center closed in December due to coronavirus concerns. During the closure, museum staff said they were busy making improvements. When you walk into the museum now you may notice something new.