United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington DC, United States
About This Activity
The USHMM documents the Holocaust chronologically from the rise of Nazism through liberation and its aftermath, using personal artifacts, photographs, and survivor testimony. Each visitor receives an identity card of an actual Holocaust victim. Timed-entry passes are free but required for the permanent exhibition — reserve well in advance during peak season.
Seasonal note: Open year-round; timed passes required Mar-Aug
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