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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

www.ushmm.org
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(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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Jan 25, 2025
Harrowing, but so glad we visited and wished we'd had longer. We've never walked around a museum where everyone paid such respect. Such a moving memorial with some plaques that just sum up the horror… Full review by GuildfordCookies
Jan 19, 2025
Specific timed and dated free tickets are required in advance for entrance from the museum’s website. The museum itself is a must see while in Washington. Expect large crowds and cramped space, but a… Full review by BlueBassBoat
Jan 17, 2025
Everyone should go and learn. It is a quiet museum since it is a heavy topic and everyone is reading and absorbing. We even met with a Holocaust survivor and heard his story. I like how they had a f… Full review by Heidi M
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Visitors should come prepared for an experience they'll not forget when visiting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. …
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The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history f…
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The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) stands as the official American tribute to the Holocaust. Situated near the National …
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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

Questions & answers

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can i bring a backpack
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Yea just be prepared for it to get searched.
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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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I have a time slot that says one available. There are three people. Do I need more then one ticket?
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Yes. You need 1 ticket for each person.
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Answer by Andrea D · Apr 7, 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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