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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
202-488-0400
Ranked #9 of 215 attractions in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 641 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Specialty Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: A memorial and museum detailing the rise of Hitler's Germany and the horrors of World War II.
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College Station, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Although we visited many museums in DC, this is the one that will really stick with you. So many pictures and documentation of what went on during WWII. The eeriest part is the huge bin of small childrens' shoes...most people were crying by the time they got to this point. It is definitely a part of history that is worth... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

An amazing and thoughtful presentation of perhaps man kinds darkest days. This is a must experience for anyone. More

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New York
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Can it happen again? Sure. The museum gives a great historical perspective: antisemitism was widespread in Europe before WWII and Hitler bullied his way up the ladder with his thugs. He was made chancellor to appease him. No one helped the Jews but as always, they're still trying to help everyone else out, like Rwandans. More

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Waukesha
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The Holocaust Museum is a must-see. The first thing to note - make sure you go online to reserve tickets in advance. If you do not reserve tickets, that's ok, but be prepared to wait in a long line to obtain tickets. Because it is a "self-guided tour" and very popular, note that you will also be surrounded by people... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Everyone should go here, its a tough subject, but the Museum does an excellent job of teaching the world of what happened. More

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Makawao
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This was an extremely vivid experience, it really gave me a feeling of what it was like for European Jews under Hitler's horrific machine. We need to be sure each generation remembers this era, as it is still with us today. More

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Tel-Aviv
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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A very impressive museum with a lot of information from the hazy regimen and his consequences to Jews and others. It has movies and pictures that give you a good vision of the holocaust. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

So moving and emotional. Not being jewish but having a jewish best friend this was so sad and upsetting. Everyone should visit this place. You wont be the same when you leave...you will be better. More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I can only give this museum an average review because I didn't get to view the main exhibit upstairs, that you need a pass for. Passes are free, but are given away on a first come first served basis. We were at the museum at 1pm, and the earliest entrance time we could get for the main exhibit upstairs was... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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Excellent historical perspective. Fearful of how acquiescing our country is now facing the same kind of holiicost. More

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