United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Introduction to the Museum

You need to be in the right frame of mind to visit this sobering museum that focuses on the atrocities of the Holocaust. Through film footage, photographs, and historical artifacts, the museum confronts subjects such as Hitler's rise to power, anti-Semitic propaganda, and the horrors of the Final Solution.

Exhibits and Areas

Permanent Exhibition: "The Holocaust"

In addition to its permanent exhibition titled "The Holocaust," the museum hosts several special exhibits. The displays are informative, thorough, and respectful, and you can easily spend a few hours exploring the museum's halls.

Special Areas of Interest

The facility features:

• The Hall of Witness, a three-story chamber illuminated by skylights;
• The Hall of Remembrance, a space with an eternal flame intended for individual reflection and public ceremonies;
• The Holocaust Survivors and Victims Resource Center;
• A library and a reading room.

Visitor Guidelines

Suitability for Families

This powerful museum is moving, but its graphic collection means it is not ideal for younger children. The museum itself has age recommendations for its exhibits, indicating that some material may not be suitable for kids.

Operational Details

Hours

The museum is open daily (except Yom Kippur and Christmas Day) from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is located south of the National Mall, near the Washington Monument and the Tidal Basin. The museum can be accessed via the Metro by getting off at the Smithsonian station.

Tickets

There are no entrance fees for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, but tickets must be ordered online in advance. A $1 transaction fee applies for tickets reserved on the museum's website. Some same-day tickets can be reserved online starting at 7 a.m. each day.