USHMM Review

What an awesome place. The history the story behind it all is very sad but wow. Definitely could spend a long time there.

A very organized place and the people who work very amabkes. It is very important to visit this museum as it shows us the reality that people went through in Hitler's time.

A museum of depression. Take the son to visit again. From the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party to the destruction of millions of Jews, to the liberation of Europe, the permanent museum arranges exhibitions in chronological order, and there are many death camps. Visually impactful, some image data is not suitable for young people to watch. The visit is still very challenging, and the thought-provoking and shocking information is not suitable for people with weak hearts. There are other exhibits that can also be visited. Very concerned about the plight of the Jews.

Could have had more exhibits,. Alot of empty space. Very emotional going through the museum. Hard to imagine what the people went through,. From the ghettos, to the train rides in cattle cars( stuffed),. To the concentration camps. ( Tragedy )!

Don't forget the historical fact that America is also a criminal nation that has committed war crimes as good as the Holocaust! !! !! !!

It is a very good place but there is no one to inform you at the entrance of anything

Very detailed description of the cruelties of Nasismo

The most moving and impactful museum ever conceived. The exhibits find an excellent way to portray something horrific without sensationalizing the subject. You can leave the museum without a heavy heart.

Very informative & a very educational experience. We will be back

It is hard to describe the feelings when going through the Holocaust museum

There is an excellent Children's Exhibit for kids around 6-12 depending on their individual maturity. The Permanent Exhibit (maybe 13 and up) is the best you can see without going to Europe. I was very happy with the gift shop!

Visiting here is a very moving experience. The displays are very well put together. They grab your attention and hold it. The cruelty that was inflicted upon so many different people's is beyond imagining. It really makes one wonder how humans can possibly be so unfeeling. This museum shows the worst (the unimaginable horrors) and the best ( the courage and fortitude of the imprisoned, and those who tried to help them) of humankind.

It was a very sombering experience. I went there in summer of 2017 and I was very much saddened with what happened back then.

Very well laid out, quite moving. I left emotionally drained. Never forget!

An excellent and important museum. The part about Hitler's Germany is really strong. It takes at least 3 hours for the information-rich museum. The experience is powerful. As a Jew, I was thrilled to see the masses of visitors there. In my opinion, a must-see museum for anyone coming to Washington DC. By the way, the cafeteria is good, friendly and delicious.

We have been to the Holocaust museum in St. Petersburg Fl. and by far, this museum has more footage, and pictures. Very sobering but a lesson in history that should never be repeated.

Probably one of the best museums I'vebeen too. Sobering. Everyone should go through and read everything. We must never forget.

A must see. It's not easy to read and see everything, but everyone should try. You will learn something, no matter what you think you already know.

Very moving, sometimes lines and wait times can take away from the experience. Had to wait 2 hours to get into the main exhibit.

A somber place filled with history that should never be forgotten.

Very good museum but overly crowded. Also this museum is not baby friendly...be prepared to change your baby out in the open.

I'm not really into museum. And I don't like when they try to be emotional because it's usually lame.
But this museum is great. The effort put into the architecture and its meaning is impressive and really interesting. Really good experience that I recommend.

I think everyone should go here to make sure that we do not repeat our past. It is definitely tough going through here but very worth it. It is free but you need tickets so come here first to get a ticket and then come back when it is your turn. This helps prevent having large crowds inside and keeps things flowing.

Loved that I could get in right away and not have to spend any time waiting in line.

I liked how they gave you your own person to read about in your indentation slips, and they managed to bring real artifacts from the Holocaust

One of the most important museums and educational sites in the U.S.

Nice memorial. Better and more authentic ones are in Europe.

What a sobering experience. It was heart breaking to walk through and see the horrible treatment of many people during the Holocaust. I'm glad we made time for it during our visit to Washington DC.

It is quite crowded, but I just didn't let other people push me along and faster than I wanted to go.

It's emotionally heavy, so be prepared for that. It also takes about 2-3 hours to really enjoy the museum. Getting tickets isn't 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.

Very well organized place full of elements responsible for a reflection on the importance of preserving life.

Moving place, passing history which everyone should know

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 can't once there. The horror. My husband is only 6% but if his ancestors didn't make it, he would not be here. A must see!

Great place. Opens ones eyes to the atrocities that occurred. May it never happen again.

Museum is well done remembrance to a horrible event.

Such an amazing museum. Plan on spending a few hours here so you can see all of the exhibits. It was a pretty emotional experience.

I definitely think everyone should visit this place. It s free like every other museum in D.C.. You only need tickets from March - September any other time you just walk in. Make sure to get there early though. It s usually very crowded! Be prepared to spend 2-3 hours here. There is a lot to stop and see/read and a lot of audio stops that are worth taking the time on. Be prepared to fell every emotion you hate to feel; anger, sadness, broken hearted. It s not easy. To get through, but so worth it.

If you are a person who likes history. This place you must won't miss when you come to visit D.C. If you don't want to pay for the permanent exhibition, don't worry, most of exhibitions are free but the quality are still excellent.

Interesting, but It could use more organization esp. for the places we could get tours.

Learning about this in school a few years back didn t really make it seem important... after visiting here... everything came together. One cannot walk through here without crying. At certain points you walk on a bridge and your just surrounded by the Jewish people who lost their life to this horrific event in history. This is so powerful.. I wouldn t recommend taking younger kids... at least 12 years old but make sure they are ready to be respectful and quiet. It is so emotional. Seeing the artifacts what they had to go through... just everything about it. This is something you don t want to rush through. Prepare a good 5 hours of just walking through.. reading and taking everything in. The staff here are so incredible. I m completely speechless after this visit. I now know the truth behind a topic that so many try to forget... it s a sad and horrific part of our history.. but we should never forget it. With forget comes regret when this is pushed so far away that it s just told as a horror story. We can never let that happen. We can never let this happen again.... everyone is human... we all have faults.. but we all have lives and families. No one deserves to get deprived of living because of what they believed.

This is so emotionally draining and so powerful. I would recommend doing this for sure... there s just so much to learn it s hard not to do it on your visit. I will always remember everything from here.

It is impressive to see the story of the events of the war

Amazing experience. I ran out of time the first day so went back for a 2nd day. I had planned to visit at least one Smithsonian but didn't get to it on my last day in DC. No regrets. Highly recommended!

God weeps. We so soon forget the cruelty of small men led by those lusting for power. The power of this place takes one's voice. Try to see the talks by holocaust survivors. Take your time to wander inside and see the evidence.

Have a lot of thinks for to read and the information is very complete. It is for spend a lot time.

A very well done memorial. I appreciated how the focus was to never forget.

This museum is a must if you ever visit DC. It will give you a vastly different perspective of the well-known events that took place in Europe during the war. I would say that it's breathtaking.

Strong, but very well assembled and of great strength to meditate on what we are capable of doing harm against each other.

This place was a somber yet very informative experience

Get tickets early. If you can't get tickets strongly suggest rescheduling. Other exhibits in facility pale in comparison.

This place walks you through the Holocaust from multiple points of view simultaneously. Facts are presented with out bias.

Every American needs to visit this place for a wake up call.. All life is valuable....

This should be on everyone's bucket list. We should never forget.

This museum is an amazing experience as a memorial and as a learning experience. I've visited museums all over the world and this is one of the best I've ever seen. A world class experience.

moving. whether you are Jewish or not, it's a must do in DC so that we all can witness to humans at their worst and on the flip side surviving and hope. super important to learn why this happened - Never again

A remainder..The most terrible atrocities ever known in human history.

Very well done museum but as you can imagine very intense. Most instructional to those not well versed in history. Not for immature children. And please don't take any babies in who might start fussing. That would be very uncomfortable.

Very haunting. Definately a must visit. Anyone can learn a lot about history and what led up to the Holocaust.

Very interesting and enlighting. Great history lesson.

Such a touching experience. We got to speak with a survivor and were floored at the stories she told as well as the rest of the museum.