Heartbreaking and overwhelming experience. The museum traces the history of anti-semitism and Holocaust in Europe, in all it’s stages and brings to life all the horror encountered by the jews. Fantastic realized, with documents, photographs, video material etc, it is the best museum ever visited. Plan at least 3-4 hours for the visit.
Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
About Yad Vashem
Plan a memorable visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. Immerse yourself in the history of one the most devastating chapters in the modern era and take part in meaningful and dynamic commemoration of the Holocaust and its victims as you explore the one-of-a-kind museums, inspiring outdoor monuments, memorials, gardens and sculptures throughout the 45-acre campus, situated on Jerusalem’s picturesque Mount of Remembrance.
During the course of your visit, you’ll watch survivor testimonies, view personal diaries, artifacts and works of art and be inspired by the moving stories woven in to the chronology of one of the most cataclysmic periods in the history of mankind.
Yad Vashem Ranked by Tripadvisor as one of the Top 25 Museums in the World.
Ranked by Tripadvisor as #2 of Things to do in Jerusalem Yad Vashem.
Group Tours
This group tour of Yad Vashem offers you a unique opportunity to explore the history of the Holocaust from the Jewish perspective. During the tour, your expert guide will tell you about the individual stories behind the artifacts, photographs and artwork displayed in the museum.
To reserve a group visit and/or a guided tour, please contact the Yad Vashem reservations center at +972-(0)72-3281987
Additional Information
- Yad Vashem is handicapped accessible.
- Audio Guide tour in 9 languages helps you discover the stories behind hundreds of items on display
- Entrance to Yad Vashem is free
- Entrance to the Holocaust History Museum is until one hour before closing.
- Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to enter the Holocaust History Museum.
Parking
Parking is available for 28 ILS for the day
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TripAdvisor Reviews
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“An Incredibly Meaningful Place”
Growing up Jewish, I had heard about Yad Vashem my entire life. No amount of second-hand stories prepared me for how meaningful this museum was. The architecture of the museum itself is about as beautiful as you can get. The sheer number of artifacts and stories from this point in history overwhelmed me, and...
MoreGrowing up Jewish, I had heard about Yad Vashem my entire life. No amount of second-hand stories prepared me for how meaningful this museum was. The architecture of the museum itself is about as beautiful as you can get. The sheer number of artifacts and stories from this point in history overwhelmed me, and I believe the fact that information is displayed in a variety of mediums (films, pictures, first-hand stories/journals, sculptures, etc.) really enhances the experience. Whether you’ve studied the Holocaust extensively, or you’re not familiar with it at all, I believe that visiting Yad Vashem is incredibly important for any and all people to visit.
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“Yad Vashem - No 1 thing to do when in jerusalem”
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“Unique Museum”
As a non Jew, I think I had a different experience when I visited the museum. I was taken by the beautiful and serene grounds and the interesting triangular shaped building. Images, audiotapes and interviews of survivors were scattered along the path with a heartbreaking and different story at every turn. Schindler's list was...
MoreAs a non Jew, I think I had a different experience when I visited the museum. I was taken by the beautiful and serene grounds and the interesting triangular shaped building. Images, audiotapes and interviews of survivors were scattered along the path with a heartbreaking and different story at every turn. Schindler's list was on display along with many names of jews who had perished . Overall the museum is very educational and touching. The grounds, and the gardens are just beautiful. Its a great memorial to the Holocaust survivors and I give it my GoldnAdvice seal of approval.
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