Holocaust Museum DC Building

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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Dec 28, 2024
The material of this museum should be treated with reverence and the exhibition is very good… however. It appears they allow 125 people every 15 minutes which means there’s a crush of patrons immedi… Full review by NoWay1975
Dec 19, 2024
It was my second visit, so I expected to spend a couple of hours and head to the National Portrait Gallery, but I guess the more you read about the horrors of the Holocaust, the more you want to see … Full review by Noraatc
Nov 28, 2024
We went on a Sunday. There were many staff present. The museum entry was free. We went as a church group with some of our youth members. The museum was packed with lots of information. Those shoes! … Full review by 123456abcdef1
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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

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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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