When is United States Holocaust Memorial Museum open?
Every day, 10 AM–5:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- 4.818k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
National museum and memorial documenting the Holocaust through a permanent exhibition, temporary shows and survivor testimony.
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When is the best time to visit United States Holocaust Memorial Museum?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is United States Holocaust Memorial Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is United States Holocaust Memorial Museum good for kids?
Sometimes: Permanent exhibition not recommended for children under 11.
How much does United States Holocaust Memorial Museum cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book United States Holocaust Memorial Museum?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum?
About 3 hours.
Where is United States Holocaust Memorial Museum?
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Is United States Holocaust Memorial Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: hearing loop, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- 2 US Holocaust Museum Cafe · 1 min
- 3 National Mall · 6 min
- 4 Floral Library · 6 min
- 5 German-American Friendship Garden · 11 min
Good to know
- Kids: Permanent exhibition not recommended for children under 11
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Book ahead
- Allow about 3 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 18k reviews
Known for
- Permanent exhibition
- Survivor testimonies
- Hall of Remembrance
What people say
- People like:
- Moving, sobering and historically significant
- Worth knowing:
- Can be crowded; somber content
Around The Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
US Holocaust Museum CafeCafé · 1 min walk
National MallPark · 6 min walk
Floral LibraryGarden · 6 min walk
Good nowGerman-American Friendship GardenGarden · 11 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.