U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Memorial and museum dedicated to documenting, studying, and interpreting the history of the Holocaust. It features permanent and rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and authentic artifacts related to Jewish culture and human rights. Read more…
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM–5:30 PM |
Admission
Free timed-entry tickets required for Permanent Exhibition; no fee for special exhibitions
The institution serves as the United States' official memorial to the Holocaust, established in 1993, and is located on the National Mall. It features extensive permanent and special exhibitions that include authentic artifacts and survivor testimonies, providing detailed documentation and remembrance of Holocaust history.
Educational programs and memorial events are integral to the institution's mission of teaching about the Holocaust and human rights. The architecture was designed by James Ingo Freed, adding notable architectural significance to the site.
This museum and memorial combines cultural education with historical documentation, making it a significant center for studying Jewish history, World War II, and the broader implications of human rights abuses.
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