Our daughter had done a course here a number of years ago and we visited on here recommendation. Unfortunately our time as limited to 3 hours- could of spent all day here. Never Again.....
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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“Stunning!”
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“Numb but educated”
I left here numb. Speechless. It is transparent, thorough and factual. Having been to Auswitz, Strutthof and other camps I thought I had experienced and felt It all - but this memorial is by far the most graphic and intimate. We must never allow this to happen again. Not any race, religion, gender or being. NEVER. Check...
MoreI left here numb. Speechless. It is transparent, thorough and factual. Having been to Auswitz, Strutthof and other camps I thought I had experienced and felt It all - but this memorial is by far the most graphic and intimate. We must never allow this to happen again. Not any race, religion, gender or being. NEVER. Check out my DINKY Guide on YouTube.
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“Somber but a must see ”
We were staying near Jaffa Gate, so took the tram from the City Hall stop to the museum. We rented an audio guide, but it’s not really needed. There are plenty of videos and placards to read. Being in Israel it offers a different perspective on the Holocaust. It may be intense for young...
MoreWe were staying near Jaffa Gate, so took the tram from the City Hall stop to the museum. We rented an audio guide, but it’s not really needed. There are plenty of videos and placards to read. Being in Israel it offers a different perspective on the Holocaust. It may be intense for young children or if you’re extremely sensitive, but it’s a must see when you visit Jerusalem.
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