U.S. Holocaust Museum

The victims of one of mankind’s worst offenses are honored in this museum. The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is one of the most emotional places to visit in Washington, D.C. The permanent exhibit is recommended for those age 11 and up. In it, there are artifacts, displays, and visual presentations. Each person is given an identification card; this card helps you to connect with the experience and artifacts you are soon to see. Inside of the ID card, there is information about a person who lived during the Holocaust. Your person may or may not be Jewish, an adult, or survive. The fourth floor covers the years leading up to the beginning of World War II with photographs and video displays. The third floor covers the killing squads, deportation and camp life. Your educational group will get the opportunity to see one of the cattle cars that carried victims to the camps, as well as see a display of medical experiments. The second floor covers rescuers, resistance, and liberation. There are many documentaries and photographs of what was found in the camps. Daniel’s Story is an exhibit for children. In it, kids learn the story of a young Jewish boy, Daniel, through the touch of Daniel’s house. The Wall of Remembrance is dedicated to the 1.5 million children who died in the Holocaust. There are 3,000 tiles painted by American children, each one displaying a different scene. This will be a very touching, emotional, and educational experience for anyone who chooses to visit.