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Is United States Holocaust Memorial Museum free to visit?

Yes, general admission to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is free. Admission is free for everyone. Free timed-entry tickets are required for the Permanent Exhibition only (not for Daniel's Story or the special exhibitions); advance tickets booked online carry a $1 Etix transaction fee, and a limited number of same-day tickets are released online daily at 7 a.m. ET. Groups of 55 or more book through the separate school/tour group system. Note: tickets for the current Permanent Exhibition will not be available during construction of the new permanent exhibition, beginning January 2027.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum?

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is open Open daily 10:00-17:30. Exhibitions and the Museum Shop close at 17:20; last entry to the Permanent Exhibition is 16:30. Closed on Yom Kippur (21 September 2026) and Christmas Day (25 December).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is United States Holocaust Memorial Museum?

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is located at 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC 20024-2126, United States, in the National Mall, Southwest DC area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Smithsonian (Metro Orange, Blue and Silver lines) - one block east, L'Enfant Plaza (Metro Green, Yellow, Orange, Blue and Silver lines), Federal Triangle (Metro Orange, Blue and Silver lines).

What can I see at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum?

אתר הזיכרון הרשמי של ארצות הברית לקורבנות השואה, המספר את סיפורם באמצעות קולות הניצולים, חפצים מקוריים והמבנה המטלטל בעיצובו של James Ingo Freed. Current highlights include השואה: תערוכת הקבע (The Holocaust (Permanent Exhibition)), זוכרים את הילדים: הסיפור של דניאל (Remember the Children: Daniel's Story), אלף ושבעים ושמונה שמיים כחולים (One Thousand and Seventy-eight Blue Skies).

Do I need to book United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in advance?

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is free for everyone. Free timed-entry tickets are required for the Permanent Exhibition only (not for Daniel's Story or the special exhibitions); advance tickets booked online carry a $1 Etix transaction fee, and a limited number of same-day tickets are released online daily at 7 a.m. ET. Groups of 55 or more book through the separate school/tour group system. Note: tickets for the current Permanent Exhibition will not be available during construction of the new permanent exhibition, beginning January 2027.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit United States Holocaust Memorial Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.