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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a museum in Washington, DC, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: free. The current Permanent Exhibition closes in January 2027 for construction of a new permanent exhibition (expected 2029); other exhibitions, including Daniel's Story, remain open.
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW · Washington, DC
Why you should go…
One of the most affecting museum experiences in America. The three-floor Permanent Exhibition traces the Holocaust from the Nazi rise to power through liberation using artifacts, film, survivor testimony, and a railcar you walk through; the identification card you carry pairs your visit with a real person's story. Admission is free, but the Permanent Exhibition requires a free timed-entry pass, reserve online ahead, or try for same-day passes released at 7 a.m. Recommended for ages 11 and up.
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