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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

www.ushmm.org
4.7/5
(11.4K) · History museum in Washington, United States
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A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, …

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Apr 28, 2025
This museum was a very emotional experience. I think everyone should see it at least once in their life. I did wish there were more artifacts, there are mostly photos and videos. But that wouldn’t st…Full review by 373denisec
Apr 27, 2025
Free timed passes required for the main exhibit. But don’t forget about the exhibits in the lobby. Arrive early or stay after your time allotted to view these exhibits. Especially Daniel’s Story. Ver…Full review by 352clm
Mar 31, 2025
A well-designed museum that treats a sensitive topic with a neutral point of view. The permanent exhibition's narrow and sequential layout doesn't handle large tour groups well. Try and come later …Full review by worldtraveller1745TP
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Facts

Established:April 22, 1993
Located:100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, Southwest, Washington, D.C.
Visitors:1.6 million (2016)
Director:Sara J. Bloomfield
Curator:Steven Luckert
Type:Holocaust museum

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Myself my wife and our son 14 want to visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum sometime this year. what is a good …
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Myself my wife and our son 14 want to visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum sometime this year. what is a good month to come? We are driving to Washington DC and need a hotel. Also want a guided tour for the three of us. What is the cost? What hotel and what do you recommend for the trip
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Since the Museum is indoors, anytime is good to visit. However, since I assume you want to visit other sites also in D.C., I would suggest avoiding wintertime. It also appears that this year …
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Since the Museum is indoors, anytime is good to visit. However, since I assume you want to visit other sites also in D.C., I would suggest avoiding wintertime. It also appears that this year (2025), museum is closed Oct. 1 and 2 for Yom Kippur. Closed Christmas Day as well. Visit the website for all important information for visiting. You should make advance reservations as the museum has timed entry to avoid big crowds. Or, if you definitely want a guided tour, go to museum website and fill out the form on the guided highlights tour page. As to hotels, I stayed at the Henley Park Hotel, small but charming hotel in a good location. I took Lyft and Uber everywhere and thought it was reasonable since I didn’t have to pay for a rental car plus the hassle of driving around.
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can i bring a backpack
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We are three seniors traveling to DC for a short visit and the Holocaust Museum is one of our must see museums. I …
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We are three seniors traveling to DC for a short visit and the Holocaust Museum is one of our must see museums. I would like to know if it is possible to get day of tickets on 3/28
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Check the website. You can reserve tickets online, for a small fee, for the date and time you are interested in attending.
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How do I get a ticket online for 3/2 or 3/3?
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That I do not know. Your best bet would be to call the information line on the museum’s website. They are extremely kind and helpful.
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Answer by Kelly E · Jan 25, 2023
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How long do I allow to tour this museum?
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I'd say 2-3 hours if you read all the information.
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Answer by Not M · Jul 28, 2022
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Is my donation going to be immediately publicly accessible or displayed on exhibit?
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In telling the story of the Holocaust we depend on a large collection, of which only a small percentage can ever be displayed on exhibit. When new materials are...
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