United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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Description
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of the Shoah: the genocide of European Jews during World War II. It is dedicated to helping people of all nationalities confront hatred, prevent genocide, promote human dignity, and strengthen democracy. The museum consists of the Hall of Remembrance, 2 permanent exhibitions and rotating exhibits. The collections contain a wide range of media: art, books, pamphlets, advertisements, maps, film, and video historical footage, etc.
Access & Transport
The Museum is located on the National Mall, just southeast of the Washington Monument between 14th Street and Raoul Wallenberg Place (15th Street).
Instructions & Recommendations
*** At the time of this review, free timed-entry tickets are required to enter the Museum's Permanent Collection. $1 transaction fee applies *** We suggest combining a visit there with the Jefferson Memorial, about 10 mins walk away.
Environmental & Social
No environmental data available, we deem this marginally negative (building construction and electricity). Socially positive and important as a memorial, historical and educational site.
Conclusion
An excellent and necessary memorial & museum but optional for travellers who would already have been to one or several on the topic of the Shoah - even though regular reminders of genocides are a good thing despite the psychological and emotional intensity of the experience.
Key positive
Educational visit
Important to remember and commemorate
Key negative
The limited capacity (at the time of this review)
Suitability
Not recommended for children under 14. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 40m
Monday10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday10:00 - 17:30
Thursday10:00 - 17:30
Friday10:00 - 17:30
Saturday10:00 - 17:30
Sunday10:00 - 17:30