Go when you are prepared to have your life changed. If a school group is making noise while you are there, bring earplugs so you can better appreciate the importance of what you are seeing. This is the most important museum to see in DC or anywhere. Contemplate the lessons taught here relevant to our own time and the solemn obligations of a citizen in a democracy.

Very informative. Beautifully laid out and I can greatly appreciate the effort theyve taken to demonstrate proper reverence. Would greatly recommend visiting here.

Visited the Holocaust museum today. It was a very emotional and saddening experience. I highly recommend you to go there and bring your family and friends. Talk with your children. It is important to realize that it happened not long ago and that we still letting inhumane things happen all over the world. It shows you the power of inactivity associated with the spread of fake news. It is incredible hurtful knowing that all of that happened and millions of men, women, and children were brutally and sadistic tortured to death. Worst of all, people still this is a made up story.

An incredibly moving journey through a tragic and heart wrenching era in history. The United States Holocaust Museum does a masterful job of guiding you through the rise and fall of Nazi Germany and the atrocities they committed along the way. The museum is structured in a way that helps attendees grasp not only the overall overarching story behind WW2 but countless individual stories that complete the experience and hold the true emotional impact .The museum is multi level and anyone seeking to really enjoy it should accommodate to spend a large portion of their day here. Beside posters of information on the wall, there are numerous historical relics and video/audio booths that run for 5-15 min with the next showing starting exactly 1 min after the previous one ends. Thankfully, my girlfriend and I visited on Jan. 24, which happened to be the March for Life, so we encountered little to no foot traffic until about 2 pm. With that said, we arrived at the museum at 12 and even with those 2 hours practically alone we still spent nearly 5 hours in the museum in order to read and enjoy everything they had to offer at our own pace.The museum security were very thorough and quick. Admission was free and during the month of January there is no need to book a time slot online beforehand. Possibly because it isnt as busy. An absolute must visit museum. Dont forget your tissues because tears are almost a certainty.

Very impressive presentation at the Holocaust museum. We loved the little Daniel story and how it described so well what happened during the Holocaust. As a Jewish man I was looking for more of the Jewish point of view and there suffering during the Holocaust, however most of the museum focuses on the American part (or not taking part) of the Holocaust.I really loved the fact that it was the fullest museum we visited in DC and most of all I love that Louie, a Holocaust survivor, was there to speak to people and tell his story.

Restaurant and service was great. I did not like the taste as they are lake of spice and I am big fan of spices. Mix vegetable sambusa was tasty.

This museum was extremely informative with great attention to details. Security at the door were detailed oriented and made you feel safe entering. Not recommended for young children. I appreciated nothing was sugar coated! I LOVE how they have survivors for people to talk to!!! Just make sure to set aside at least a couple hours if you want to truly learn.

I had to travel all the way to USA (from India) to realize how easy it is to divide people. How false propaganda turns people into monsters in the name of psuedo nationalism. To realize how unfortunate my people back home are to still have the seeds of division still deeply rooted. How sad it is to see a society divided on religious and communal lines.Its important to remember the past so that we may not repeat the mistakes.This is the aim of this memorial is to tell aloud the atrocities that were mete to these people. The people who perished (millions died), and the ones who were damaged beyond repair. This is a reminder of the time men like you and me turned against his own brethren. Reminder of a man who in the name of taking the country forward pushed the world back to a primitive time, when barbarism was common, and cruelty was the way of life.We want a better society, but at what cost?I see xenophobic leaders gaining popularity around the world, and it fills my heart with despair.A note on permanent exhibition.The museum has 2 parts - the permanent exhibition, and rest of the museum.The former requires tickets.The tickets are limited and get over soon.You can either book in advance or can get same day tickets.For same day tickets youll either have to visit their website at 6 in the morning, or be at the museum at 9.45 am.For booking online, their website redirects to a third party website. I started trying to book right at 6, but the website started showing tickets as available more towards 6.10.The tickets if collected at the museum are free, if booking online, youll have to pay 1$ per head.There are certain people who are exempt from needing to buy tickets - veterans, etc.Also, when in permanent exhibit keep in mind that it spans across 3 floors, I did the mistake that I spent most of the time on the first level itself, and didnt get time for other levels, as museums closing time approached. Theres a lot of stuff to read, so its easy to lose track of time.In the very first level, there is a 14 minute video shown, which I liked. You may want to see that.Hope your heart feels something when you leave this place, and you move, even if only the slightest bit, away from the notions that divide people.

Excellent experience to reflect about the horror that humankind is capable of. Daniel’ Story is very moving and its exhibition is very very well designed.The main exhibit is absolutely stunning. How they captured every single detail to give you the perspective of the Holocaust. Being able to see all the facts in chronological order it’s very impressive.Everyone should visit this museum. At the end of the main tour you’ll see a “memorial room” where you can have your prayers for all the innocent victims.

Amazing. I have been three times previously but brought my daughters (9 & 11) for the first time. We sat and spoke with two holocaust survivors which was very moving. We spent four hours on two floors. My daughters were riveted and read and watched everything. They wanted to stay longer but had become very hungry. We went to the cafe and had lunch. It was affordable compared to DC prices and we liked the soup, couscous, macaroni and cheese and sandwich options.We opted to not finish the rest of the museum (after liberation and children’s portion) since they were at their max with the emotional weight of the museum. I will definitely bring them back so they can finish the museum next time we visit. It is such a powerful place.

It was a breath taking experience. Went in with some knowledge of the Holocaust, came out wanting to know more about the topic. It shows almost everything that occured at the time. Loved it!

Everyone needs to come here. Moving. Harrowing. Gut wrenching. So important. I am so grateful they did not censor out the violence (the brutal stuff is out of reach of children, so well thought our). It needs to be seen and known. Thank you for building this. Lest we forget.

Incredibly humbling, terrifying, informative, and interesting. Go straight to help desk and allow them to show you how to begin the tour. Be prepared to set aside at least 4 hours or more to fully take in all the info, graphic photos, videos, tours, etc. Definitely recommend!

Visiting here was very emotional. Great staff.

An amazing museum to see, and very eye opening. So many facts, and so many things I have never seen or heard before. You can enter for free, but just get there early enough to get tickets to see the whole exhibit. The museum allows military, police, and fireman in anytime to attend the entire museum, even if all the tickets were given out. A definite must see while in DC.

A wonderful museum but truly heart breaking. It is so horrendous to think that something, especially to this scale, has happened in modern times. Everyone should visit here and see what the Jewish people went through. I couldnt imagine anyone through the museum and realizing how strong bad thoughts and the horrible propaganda we see today can be and why it is so important that we never get to that point again.

This museum is my favorite i have ever been to. This is a museum that will make you sad for the rest of the day, but explains and shows you this period of time greatly. I recommend this to everyone age 13 and up. not appropriate for 12 and under.

An amazing place which gives detail about the holocaust and what happened before, during and after. Its a place to go to! This is amazing history which connects us to our ancestors. It is an insightful place!

This is definitely one of the most important museums that anyone in DC should go to. Admission to see general exhibitions is free, but what you really want to go for is the Permanent Exhibit. I cant even go on to explain how impactful that exhibition was. Make sure to buy Permanent Exhibit tickets before they sell out for the day!

Must to see. As I am from the Czech Republic, and i was born closely to Lidice, it touched me very deeply. Count at least with 2 hours, rather 3.

This Museum was absolutely amazing I learned so much that I did not know. If you have sensitive children or a sensitive person the third floor can be a little difficult. And all I am so glad I was able to experience this and I look at different nationalities a lot differently now. Thank you

Beautiful museum. Just felt a little rushed because it was very busy. Wish I could of spent more time viewing each and every part of the self guided tour without feeling like I was hogging it from people behind me. But I loved it otherwise. It was a heartbreaking and enjoyable educational experience at the same time.

This is an amazing experience. This is a very emotional museum experience and one that should not be missed. If you have young children, be prepared to do a lot of explaining. Some of the images and items in the permanent exhibit may be disturbing for younger children and will definitely prompt questions - so be prepared with answers!

Very informative place to understand the unfolding events leading to holocaust. You need good amount of time as it has lot of reading and few videos that unravel the stories pertaining to WWII. The museum is informative and emotional. It’s very disturbing to see hardship and painful sufferings faced by people during that timeframe.

Our family left emotionally drained. The museum is something everyone should experience. I knew it would be emotional and so glad we could attend. We must never let history repeat itself.

Great museum. Really gets you thinking about how terrible humans are to each other. Its definitely a must see for many people.

Very surreal and informative of the happenings during the Holocaust. Almost every part of the museum had descriptions and information about things that were showcased, and everything there was authentic from this time.

Don’t have the correct words to describe what you feel when you enter the place. My recommendation before you go is do some research about what is the holocaust and then you can understand the feeling when you are inside the place.

How to explain... it was a bittersweet experience.- bitter for the fact that the Holocaust is a tragedy.-sweet because it gives a slight feeling of what it was like. Also, the displays were very nice.

You will want to visit this museum! Eye opening and sad. Its free but you will want to get the day pass so you can see the permanent exhibit. A great place to teach the child about history so the doesnt repeat itself.

Im not sure how to put this experience. Very sad to know other people could ever be so cruel. Pictures from the 4th floor down of everyday lives that were taken from them. My daughter and friend left quietly. Overall well done from a dark past .Everyone helped us get started.

Very incredible place to visit. You have to do this!

The history is wonderful. It is very time consuming. They say 2 hours but if youre into the history and you take your time to read everything (which is a lot) its closer to 3 1/2 hours, maybe 4. Definitely worth it.

Daniels Story: walk through his house/life (with a couple video) as his world is turned upside down by the Holocaust. Hard to fathom 6 million people being killed that way.A couple actual survivors volunteer their time to visit and take pictures.

As someone who has devoted class and personal time to the study of genocide as a broad topic and looked into many 20st century genocides in depth, I can honestly say this museum is a must for anyone interested in the subject. The attention to every last detail is incredible. The staff is all knowledgeable or can point you in the right direction and they all take their solemn job with a serious pride. As many museums as Ive visited this one is by far the most detail oriented in my opinion.

Excellent place to get your history straight. Great atmosphere and free entrance. Can you really ask for more? Might be a bit boring towards the beginning, but gets better as you get lower. Make sure to wear something comfortable as you will be standing for a bit. They even have live stories from an individual who knows a lot of history. Excellent place to visit.

This museum is one that should be seen.The artifacts, stories, images, and messages that are shared are profound and will change the way you live and treat others. Thought provoking and humbling experience.I highly recommend you get this into your visit when in Washington DC if you visit in spring-fall you need to get reservations which will need to be made at least 4 days in advance. If you fail to do that before you visit wake up at 6am and get on the website to reserve same day time slots, but be fast they go quickly.Plan ahead and while you are over there get tickets to see the US treasury!

I started crying while going through this hauntingly beautiful museum. I definitely do believe that it is a place everyone must see at least once in their life. The trip is well worth it, especially with the original train car used to transport victims to Auschwitz. I simply could not give this museum enough praise.

A great learning experience. Centrally located next to all the other museums and monuments. Parking is hard around there. Free. Cant have any open bottles or food.

Extremely informational. Tells a lot about the history in the suffering that the Jews Hindu word and suffered. May be a bit graphic for younger children. Viewer discretion advised.

There are many museums in Washington, but this is one that you cannot miss. You will see all the history about the Holocaust. You can see stories of people that remain firm and strong no matter what they try to push to do. At the end they died but they proof to be loyal to their beliefs.This is a very good option to visit if you are in DC.

What a sobering experience. It was heart breaking to walk through and see the horrible treatment of many people during the Holocaust. Im glad we made time for it during our visit to Washington DC.It is quite crowded, but I just didnt let other people push me along and faster than I wanted to go.Its emotionally heavy, so be prepared for that. It also takes about 2-3 hours to really enjoy the museum. Getting tickets isnt bad as long as you plan ahead. They also have same day tickets that go on sale first thing in the morning (like 6 AM) if you forget to get them ahead of time.

An excellent tool in educating and informing people with the reality of what really happened.

I arrived too late in the day to experience the whole museum. I did get through the smaller exhibit, still very powerful. I will return to see the rest in the spring. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

It broke my heart but also taught me why we must all say Never Again.

Check this one off my bucket list. This place is so nice and the architecture is gorgeous. It is so overwhelming because of the amount of exhibits and the shear amount of information to process. It is a very solemn place with all the pictures and faces. Such a waste of human life. To think of the cruelty upon another human is tragic. This is a must see when you get to DC.

A place rich in history. It describes one of the darkest periods of humanity with much clarity. A must visit place for all.

This could easily be an all day event for adults. I highly recommend that you not take small or sensitive children. This is a somber and reflective museum that covers a very serious subject. You will never forget this deeply moving experience. Reserve your time slot in advance for the permanent exhibit during the summer months and get there early.

Words cannot describe the feelings of walking through here, simply amazing.

Excellent place. Fairly close to parking building. Free admission.

Wow. A must see, but a hard one. I couldnt stop crying. You can bring the kids, but be prepared to answer hard questions.As museums go, its everything you could want. Well organized and detailed exhibits. Short movies explain various topics as you move chronologically through the museum. There arent any interactive items, but I dont see how that would be practical.It can take two to four hours to complete the circuit. When I went there was a much shorter one geared towards younger children called Daniels Story. The horrors were toned down, but I still cried.There are plenty of restrooms spread around and even a coat check.

Amazing place!! great piece of history that should never be forgotten but learnt from. I strongly recommend anyone in DC should visit. I know its free but to make the most of it you might want to reserve your full pass tickets online for $1 if you wont be getting to the doors early enough or you could get it at the doors for the following day. Without the full pass you dont get to see and learn the true history of the Holocaust and its not really worth the visit

Fantastic memorial & museum. Lots to read,so be prepared. A lot of WWII history is provided at the beginning of the permanent exhibition, to help contextualize/remind us of what we see in the last two-thirds.Staff were engaging and helpful. Permanent exhibition was very thorough. Some content is set up in a way that allows parents to easily censor it from their young ones.The permanent exhibition is free but there is timed-entrance during the spring & summer high-tourist months. It’s $1 to book a free ticket online.The only issue I had was that the air conditioning was on way too high!

My daughter requested a trip to DC and the Holocaust museum for her 16th birthday. A girl after my own heart.A must go...a shocking horrific reality that will leave a lasting scar on your heart and hopefully compassion toward those who suffer much worse than ourselves.

This museum is a must if you are visiting the DC area. The museum is very well laid out, and takes you through a well orchestrated timeline of events. This museum is a very emotional ride so prepare yourself. I have been here on four occasions, and every time I learn a lesson on tragedy, triumph and human perseverance. In addition, the museum also features Holocaust survivors from time to time. It is amazing (and sometimes heartbreaking) to hear their first hand accounts of the war and the concentration camps. This museum is a life changing experience.

This was a very moving experience, you really feel the emotions all the way through. A must see.

A very interesting and knowledgeable experience. It explains all the phases and motives of the war and the accounts of victims and witnesses. Very moving. A must visit.

Worth It, BUT Plan to Spend a WhileSurreal, historical experience about the Holocaust. Took our children to learn about the experiences of those who were persecuted for their beliefs. Also to learn the benefits of standing up for what you believe in despite being different from everyone around you or what others perceive as normal.This is a multi-level museum. You will get a card of a person living during the holocaust. You will follow their timeline through the museum. Some live, others dont. If you are one of Jehovahs Witnesses or studying the experience of the only group offered release for renouncing their faith, ask at the information desk. They have printouts of all of the Witness card they have under the experience. Its only a handful, but it will save you time looking through all the cards in attempt to find and follow the life of a Witness.The artifacts are abundant. Too many to list... videos reveal actual footage of the holocaust. May be too sensitive for young ones. There are a few areas that are out of the eye shot of young ones that are more graphic, but please understand the content and prepare small ones. You can come and go as you please so you can leave, have a snack in the atrium and head back to the exhibit if you need to. Make a day of it or split it and come two days. It is a LONG experience.

Very moving. Anyone would benefit from a visit to this museum. The museum is brief but respectful in its recognition of the minority victims of the holocaust and very moving in its reccounting of the plight of the Jewish people under Nazi Rule. Set aside at least 4 hours to see the museum, more if you wish to be thorough. It would easily take several visits to read evey item, however for the main highlights one could do it in 3 hours at a push.

This museum is a heartbreaking and beautiful documentation of the Holocaust. It is set up to carry you through the events as they happened. When we went it was very crowded so we werent able to take the time to read all the signs that we by each area but everything is easy to see without having to stand right next to it. All of the exhibit areas are composed so well and youll definitely want to take the time to reflect on things as you see them.

Very informative and educational. Having taken history as a subject in secondary school, the exhibitions available shone a different light and held a different perspective for me. Spent more time there than expected. I was really tearing up at afew of the exhibits and had to manage myself afew times.This is a must see for kids - teens especially and it is definitely somewhere I will bring my own kids in time to come. Be prepared to spend at least 3 hours if you want to read, see, watch and experience it all!

Very unique museum where you will experience emotions unlike any other. The displays are very detailed. Lots of history. Lots of learning, lots of reading. Keep an open mind about what you will embark. Depending on the time you go, you will have the opportunity to take on the character of someone from that time. Put yourself in that persons shoes for the time you are there. Definitely a place to visit.

Poignant, profoundly moving, and a place that forces us all to reflect on our actions and inactions.

Powerful and sad. It was hard to go through all the exhibits, because of the sensitive content. The displays are put in such an order that you naturally flow from one exhibit to another. Plenty of seating along the way. Interactive exhibits throughout.

Sad but needed. Beautifully done. Everyone needs to remember. I wish there was no cost like many of the other museums in DC so no one has an excuse not to go. Some people say it was a hoax. You definitely cant once there. The horror. My husband is only 6% but if his ancestors didnt make it, he would not be here. A must see!

An amazing experience. Kind of hard to look at such a dark time and the horrors of the holocaust, but this is such an important museum to visit if you are in DC.

Eye opening to say the least. The museum is top notch and the employees are very knowledgeable. A must see for all.

I had a very thoughtful and emotional experience. A really large museum.Free admission but tickets are limited FYI.I am glad I was able to make it and explore the museum.

No words can explain. Just go and please take your kids!

So well done. The main exhibit is a treasure of stories and information. The museum has done such a great job preserving more than just the facts but also the stories. The layout is tough when crowded with quite a few choke points when everyone is going at their own pace. Daniels story is a great exhibit for middle to older kids. Dont be daunted by a line outside the building, it moves quickly to get through security. Also, the cafe is not I side the museum. Would have loved to put on a headset and take a curated audio tour through the museum.

This museum was very nice, clean and informational. We really enjoyed it! Recommend going if you have a good amount of time. It’s a lot of reading. Only reason it didn’t get five stars is because it was so crowded that people were grouped up banging into each other trying to see everything. Wish it had better line/crowd control. Security was great at the front door and very organized but not so much in where the exhibits were. Every time we tried to read something another person would just walk right in front of us so we did what we could. Glad it was free because if we paid to get in I’d be pretty annoyed. They did an excellent job with this museum and I did learn a lot so definitely check it out!

I enjoyed the museum. I was a bit disappointed to realize that tickets were needed for some exhibits and the next slot wasn’t for a few hours, but I should have done better research beforehand. There is an exhibit about children in the holocaust (no ticket required), which was quite movingUpdate—went to the exhibit and it was so worth it

This is so sobering to the reality of what really happened... it’s a bit difficult but simply because your brain has to process so much. The magnitude of what the Holocaust victims endured and the large amount of reading you have to do through the museum. It is quite common to see people weeping.. if it doesn’t really get to you before the room of shoes, that exhibit probably will.Get your tickets in advance in line to make sure you’re able to get in because they do sell out. It’s free at the door and only $1.00 online so it’s worth having the guarantee that you will get in that day. And don’t worry if you’re looking ahead and there are no tickets available check back online the day you plan to go early in the morning they release day of tickets.

Very surreal and moving visit, feeling like you were there during the occupation. The memorial is a testament for its time.

Our family enjoyed our visit to the museum. It was incredibly moving and powerful. Our trip to DC was last minute. Still, it was easy to get tickets online. The museum is free, but tickets were required. There was a nominal $1 fee per ticket service charge. They scanned my tickets at the museum right from my phone. It was CROWDED! Expect to wade through crowds if you want to see every exhibit. The docents and security inside were friendly and very helpful. OMG the shoes will break your heart...

Beautifully honors those who died. Never forget. Lots to read, plan on quite some time being spent there. Not suitable for small children. Has a recommended age of 11. Id even say 12..

This is a must see museum. It’s hard to face the evil behind the holocaust but it must be faced to prevent it from happening again. The museum is beautiful and it is designed to be a timeline, starting from the rise of Hitler to the liberation of the camps. Will be visiting this again!

This was a very powerful experience, so much amazing information. I recommend dedicating 2-3 hours to viewing, I felt like I still couldn’t get to everything but I got to most everything.

This is the most impactful museum I have ever seen. It is a very dark subject, but I went to see it anyway because I believe in learning from history. The way the exhibits are put together.... It staggers you with the information and images (without being obscene).

I spent 2 days here and still did not see and read everything. You definitely want to plan to spend a lot of time here or be prepared to skip a lot of the reading.In the past I needed to get there in the morning to get entry tickets for later but that was not necessary these two days.

This was a very nice facility to visit. Very sobering and nicely put together showing this part of our history. It is sad that it has a huge security check point at the entrance because of a shooting several years ago. Youd think it would be a safe place to visit, but apparently not. Thanks for keeping us safe though.

Important piece of history. Start at top level and work your way down. Kids younger than 11 are discouraged. Lots of information and words. Less actual items. Some of the writings are heart wrenching and powerful.

This is a somber place. Emotionally it is heavy. They do a good job of having you ask yourself many questions. They also show that genocide is still happening today and we need to be informed and find ways to act.

This museum is truely historic and sad at the same time. When you enter the Holocaust museum you are given a picture and name of a victim of the German Government. At the end of the tour you’ll find out what happened to the person you have been holding.

I guess Im a bit biased as I am interested in the subject and psychology behind the Holocaust, but if you are naive or interested in the subject, this is the place for you. You begin your journey on the first floor and grab an identification card and hop into the elevator to the 4th floor where the journey begins. it gives you a bit of a preface and then youre on your way. As you make your way down the exhibits, you learn much ore than you ever thought. This is something you will never forget, not just another place with artifacts

I could probably write a dissertation on how eye-opening my visit to this memorial was, but Ill keep it short as a review of the location. The facility was incredibly clean and well maintained (could use a few more do not touch signs though). The staff was kind and informative. I didnt have an issue with clumping of groups as mentioned in other reviews. Beware that you have to reserve tickets ahead of time: if you are military (active or veteran) you can get tickets at the door and be expedited inside.

Apart from all the normal Smithsonian Museums which celebrate history, visiting the Holocaust Museum is just as important as the others. Being one of the newer museums, the exhibits feels very immersive, creating an all around experience.We went this past weekend, which was the anniversary of Kristallnacht. While my friend and I couldn’t spend as much time as we would’ve liked on the third floor (the first phase of the three parts of the museum). Where you begin the tour becomes quickly congested since the museum directs visitors here, it becomes extremely claustrophobic as both sides of the hallway are filled wall to wall with people.Along with powerful exhibits, the architecture of the buildings are aesthetically pleasing.

Steven Spielberg did his homework with Schindlers List. That was the first thing I would say when I recounted my visit to the Holocaust Memorial Museum. This museum is poignant and there is so much to see. I recommend this to everyone, I had to kind of rush through this place, but I can easily see spending close to four hours inside of this place. The museum is multi-floored. I know that I missed visiting the bottom floor, but if and when I go back to D.C. I will definitely go back.

Very well done. A treasure of a museum. May we never forget

One of the must see’s in DC. This won’t cheer you up. It won’t make you feel good. But especially if you’ve no clue about the history of Holocaust you *need* to go see this and make sure it never happens again.

This Holocaust Memorial Museum was really horrific. Adolf Hitler was very brutal. It was sad to see how many lives he had killed innocently.

Ive been to many Holocaust memorials in the past including Auschwitz and Treblinka. This Museum does Justice to the horrible. In world history. I especially liked the personal stories in video with comfortable seating to stop and pause and take in what really happened then. Museum is it comfortable experience with the opportunity to move slowly and taking everything there is. There is no background music and everyone is lost in their own personal thoughts. It is certainly worth seeing once, but I plan to go back there often. One can never forget...

This is a must see museum for anyone living near or visiting DC. The exhibits are extremely powerful, especially the piles of shoes and the model of the gas chamber. Give yourself all day to see everything. There are several videos and a lot to read.

If anyone has questions about the Holocaust, they will he answered here. You can almost feel like you are actually there. Its heartbreaking.

This museum is very well done. It is very emotionally moving. Even a ride in the elevator had impact. Daniels Story is an excellent presentation that is easy for children to interact and understand the series of events. It leaves a lasting impression. I highly recommend.

A very heavy and emotional place to visit. Entrance is free. However; between March and August there are only a limited amount of tickets that the public can purchase just a heads up. Like any other museum in D.C. expect security to be tight. This is a very big museum that circles around itself. The exhibits consists of various items and artifacts recovered from WWII as well small films in mini theaters showcasing all the events that led to the war. Very educational. As you walk deeper into the exhibits, pictures of holocaust victims are displayed with short stories about their lives. I was very heartbroken at the level of cruelty these human beings had gone through. Towards the end of the museum, there us a temple of remembrance. The fires within this temple are always lit. Highly recommended for the whole family. Follow me and my adventures ig: @Sin_Aguayo fb: sin Aguayo

Amazing experience. The museum is very well organised and incredibly interesting and educational. We arrived 2 hours before closing and we barely made it half way through the permanent exhibit. Give yourself plenty of time to explore!

We listened to an 80 year old survivor and toured the museum. One of my favorite places in DC. They have done a great job with this one!

Beautiful experience. Planning to go again in the future.

Wow. Such a well designed museum. It starts off lighthearted and intriguing, and gradually tells an incredible story of rise to power, failures, successes, and eventually goes into the atrocities which occurred during this time. The story is so well told using mediums of all kinds —artifacts, video, still images, recordings, letters and much more. Very well thought out and delivered. Must see.