Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust Memorial
4
About
A stark reminder of the six million Jews who lost their lives in Europe between 1933 and 1945, this site offers sculptures and a memorial center.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Full view
The area
Neighborhood: Downtown
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
1,291 within 3 miles
Attractions
376 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.0
55 reviews
Excellent
24
Very good
17
Average
9
Poor
3
Terrible
2
Traveller2010NYC
New York237 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
We happened upon the memorial by accident. The area appears to have been taken over by homeless people, and it struck me as sad that a memorial designed to be alienating, austere, and bleak would be an attractive place for sleeping rough. The wall with the quote from Italian survivor Primo Levi seems out of place surrounded by parking garages, office towers, and whatnot, although perhaps its location next to federal buildings was somehow strategic. Like the Katyn Memorial, its placement, while guaranteeing visibility, appears ill-conceived. A striking sculpture depicting emaciated bodies consumed by flames was surrounded by rubbish and stagnant water. It just seems disrespectful to construct such a memorial and then neglect it.
Written May 31, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Warren K
Delray Beach, FL86 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
We came upon the memorial as we were walking in Baltimore. It was tremendously moving me...depicting the railroad tracks and the rail cars that carried so many innocents to their deaths. The sculpture is haunting and the area is stark to remind us of the horrible experience these people went through. My friend said "Kaddish" for the unknown members of my family who perished as well as the millions of others slaughtered by the Nazi hordes. Hidden behind a large building just one block from the inner harbor. I would not have seen it had I we not be wondering. I was amazed that such a large piece if land was set aside for this amazing place.
Written November 9, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
CT-Foodie60
Orange, CT409 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
I'm a Catholic, my girlfriend and I came across the memorial on our way to Annapolis. It was on the corner and we decided to stop on our way back. It was at first very heart moving, the train tracks, the gates, the burning humans in the sculpture with a fountain and lights.
Not so pretty when you get out and look.
Human feces in the northwest corner by the fence and tracks, litter, and drugs being sold on the eastern side.
The fountain was disgusting!, algae ( or fecal matter ) floating in brown water, trash and scum in it as well, lights not working in the fountain.
BALTIMORE SHOULD BE ASHAMED!!!
Not so pretty when you get out and look.
Human feces in the northwest corner by the fence and tracks, litter, and drugs being sold on the eastern side.
The fountain was disgusting!, algae ( or fecal matter ) floating in brown water, trash and scum in it as well, lights not working in the fountain.
BALTIMORE SHOULD BE ASHAMED!!!
Written August 4, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
wbullseye
Windermere, FL1,321 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
I just happened to walk by the memorial on the way back to my hotel. The memorial is located on a corner street and is of a simple, humble design. There is a sculpture on one end, followed by an open area with rows that resembled rows of barracks found in a concentration camp. At the end of the memorial sits a wall with different inscriptions on it.
While the memorial might not be as big or well known as others, it still provides an opportunity for everyone to reflect on the Holocaust and how it happened. It is not designed to provide a history of the Holocaust, so don't expect a history lesson. If you are in the inner harbor area, it would be worth it to make a diversion to see the memorial. It's too bad it wasn't better well marked in order for more people to know about it.
While the memorial might not be as big or well known as others, it still provides an opportunity for everyone to reflect on the Holocaust and how it happened. It is not designed to provide a history of the Holocaust, so don't expect a history lesson. If you are in the inner harbor area, it would be worth it to make a diversion to see the memorial. It's too bad it wasn't better well marked in order for more people to know about it.
Written April 14, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
raveman2001
Montreal, Canada98 contributions
Very well done, a nice big area downtown. Good for Baltimore and the creators!
Written October 3, 2006
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Andres72423
Bridgeport, CT4,776 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Walking back to our car we came across this memorial. Places like this are important so we never forget. We walked with our grandkids who are way too young to know or understand but it provided an opportunity to explain to a nine year old in an appropriate way for him to understand.
Written July 23, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bonnie L
Brooklyn48 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
A multifaceted memorial. Center stage is the walll with poignant inscriptions and a wired gate.
Both sides and forefront have train tracks. The tracks are reminiscent of the trains that carried the unsuspected to death or leaving death.
In the forefront is a sculpture of naked bodies being consumed by flames. One can not observe this quiet reserve and not feel moved to tears by the atrocity.
Both sides and forefront have train tracks. The tracks are reminiscent of the trains that carried the unsuspected to death or leaving death.
In the forefront is a sculpture of naked bodies being consumed by flames. One can not observe this quiet reserve and not feel moved to tears by the atrocity.
Written August 16, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
QuickWhitTravel
Washington DC, DC3,779 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
Any Holocaust museum, memorial, statue, etc., will be humbling and sad, and this one is as well. I highly recommend going to see it. Well worth fitting into your trip.
Written December 13, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Satyendra Garg
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India6,946 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
I discovered this monument accidentally while on way to inner harbor for lunch. It was worth its while to spend about 10 minutes there and see this reminder of the dark times when millions of people were done to death because they happened to be of a particular faith. The memorial needs improvement in upkeep. Overall I am happy I spent my time there and could remember the most heinous crime to the humanity which need to be always kept in mind lest one more despot, democratically elected, can take the entire humanity to ransom.
Written September 2, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Cliff M
1 contribution
Walking back to hotel from inner harbor... What a sobering reminder of just how fragile we really are. Pray for the peace of Israel.
Written July 23, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No questions have been asked about this experience
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing