United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
WEBA living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.
Antisemitism Explained - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
WEBAntisemitism means prejudice against or hatred of Jews. In the United States, antisemitic incidents continue to rise yearly. Do you know how to recognize antisemitism online, in social media, or in conversation?
Why the Jews: History of Antisemitism - United States Holocaust ...
WEBThis 13-minute film introduces the history of antisemitism from its origins in the days of the early Christian church until the era of the Holocaust in the mid-20th century. It raises questions about why Jews have been targeted throughout history and how antisemitism offered fertile ground to the Nazis. Transcript.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Holocaust for Educators
WEBThese answers are meant to assist with questions frequently asked by students when learning about the Holocaust.
Learn about the Holocaust - United States Holocaust Memorial …
WEBThe Holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its allies and collaborators. Learn more in the Museum’s Holocaust Encyclopedia.
World War II and the Holocaust, 1939–1945
WEBExplore the history and impact of the Holocaust, the Nazi genocide of Jews and other persecuted groups, during World War II.
What is Genocide? - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
WEBGenocide is an internationally recognized crime where acts are committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. These acts fall into five categories: Killing members of the group. Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group. Deliberately inflicting on the group ...
Plan Your Visit - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
WEBResources and tips to assist you before, during, and after your visit to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Admission and Tickets - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
WEBJul 8, 2024 · The Museum and its exhibitions are open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. The last entrance into the Permanent Exhibition is at 4:30 p.m. Advance tickets online: Tickets through November 2024 are available now. Tickets for September – November 2024 will be available starting July 8, 2024. Tickets for December 2024 – February 2025 will be ...
Origins of Neo-Nazi and White Supremacist Terms and Symbols
WEBThe leaders of today’s Neo-Nazi and White Supremacist organizations are not Adolf Hitler, and America is not Germany, but, in order to understand their agenda, it is vital to understand the history of these code words, symbols, and ideologies.