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    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

    9,706 Reviews
    #3 of 483 things to do in Washington DC
    Museums, Speciality Museums, History Museums
    100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington DC, DC 20024-2126
    Open today: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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    A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. Tickets are only needed from March 1 to August 31 to visit the...more
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    Hours Today: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington DC, DC 20024-2126
    National Mall
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    +1 202-488-0400
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Beautiful museum but confusing

    I have long been horrified and deeply saddened by this event in our world history. I was adamant to make a stop at this museum and see how they would honor those who lost their lives...and the families that were forever affected. Honesty, it was...More

    Thank Lynne A
    Reviewed yesterday
    Haunting Museum

    You really need to spend 2-3 hours (or more) to take it all in. The 14-year-olds in our tour group were not much interested in this place, but the adults sure were. I teared up several times when looking at the pictures and watching the...More

    Thank kimber72761
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Okay

    Went during the summer when everything is crowded. We reserved our tickets for the main exhibit in advance but when we got there we waited in a long line for 30 minutes thinking we were going into a theatre or something. But there was no...More

    Thank AmandaPanda95
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Beautiful

    The museum was beautiful, and had a lot to see. There's a place for kids when you first enter, called David's story, and it really puts you in his shies, and is meant for younger kids but good for all ages. Then when you enter...More

    Thank LeonaTia
    Reviewed yesterday
    Breathtaking Overview of the Entire Episode

    Every detail covered in depth. Expect to read. This is not for those seeking entertainment. Terrible in its successful rendition of history

    Thank Roger Y
    Reviewed yesterday
    Need a Full Day Here

    So heart-wrenching and beautiful at the same time. Everyone needs to see this part of history. I needed more time. Open to close would almost be enough.

    Thank Sonja921
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    You don't want to miss this museum

    The first day I toured the temporary exhibits because I didn't get a ticket for the permanent exhibit as they had run out for the day. The next day I got the last ticket for the permanent exhibit by ordering online at 6 A.M. They...More

    Thank Hannah M
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    June trip To Washington DC

    By all means, visit this well done and thoughtful museum in DC! Our hotel concerige arranged for tickets (no charge, as are most of the musuems there- and no time, so that you can go whenerver). Starting at the top of the Holocaust,Museum, you wind...More

    Thank Leslye321
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Amazing

    Its truly a moving experience. Its heart wrenching but also uplifting. It shows the worst of man but also the best in humanity

    Thank JCnubis
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Brilliant but Harrowing

    Spent 3.5 hours here. Exceptional museum handling sensitive material in deferential manner. Must see if in DC.

    Thank Peter D
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    June 20, 2018|
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    There are neither available. This isn't a place I would recommend to bring young children. The experience is purposely designed in part to feel uncomfortable,crowded, and confusing in order to better empathize with the... More
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    May 27, 2018|
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    Response from Joyce1927 | Reviewed this property |
    HI Yes - you can show them your phone with the bar codes. I think that is how we actually got in also. My daughter in law had them on her phone. This is a very moving museum.
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    April 29, 2018|
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    Response from George J | Reviewed this property |
    The graphic pictures are hidden behind taller walls so smaller children can not see. It takes time to work through the museum and younger children would not understand and might get bored. There will have to be a... More
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