Yad Vashem: An Essential Memorial Site

Yad Vashem, located on Mount of Remembrance, is Israel's official memorial dedicated to Holocaust victims. It's a place of memory, education and research of global importance.

The Holocaust History Museum

The main museum spans 4,200 square meters and tells the chronological story of the Holocaust through nine underground galleries. The triangular architecture of the building, designed by Moshe Safdie, is symbolic itself.

Memorials and Sites

**Hall of Names**: Database with 4.8 million victim names

**Garden of the Righteous**: Honors non-Jews who saved Jews

**Children's Memorial**: Honors 1.5 million murdered children

**Valley of Destroyed Communities**: Labyrinth of engraved stones

**Cattle Car**: Authentic wagon used for deportations

Collections and Archives

Yad Vashem holds the world's largest collection of Holocaust-related documents, testimonies, photos and objects: over 200 million archive pages and 500,000 photographs.

Practical Information

**Entry**: Free

**Hours**: Sunday-Wednesday 9am-5pm, Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 9am-2pm

**Closed**: Saturday and Jewish holidays

**Duration**: Plan 2-4 hours minimum

**Age**: Recommended for 10+ years

**Audio guides**: Available in 8 languages

Visiting Tips

Book online in advance, especially during high season

Wear comfortable and respectful clothing

Allow time between visits - it's emotionally intense

Photography is allowed but be respectful

Kosher restaurant on site

The Holocaust History Museum

Memorials and Sites

Collections and Archives

Practical Information

Visiting Tips

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