Jerusalem Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum Tour
Chart the history of the Holocaust on a tour of the Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem. With an official Yad Vashem guide, explore the galleries dedicated to the victims of one of the most devastating periods in history. See exhibits including a copy of Schindler’s List and the Auschwitz Album; watch survivor testimonies; view the memorials in the Hall of Names; and more.
Highlights
- ✓Tour of Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem
- ✓Shared tour with official Yad Vashem guide
- ✓Explore the galleries dedicated to aspects of the Holocaust
- ✓See the Auschwitz Album and a copy of Schindler’s List
- ✓Visit the Hall of Names, with its memorial to victims
- ✓Trace the chronology and impact of the Holocaust
- ✓Get a headset to clearly hear guide, plus an opportunity to continue exploring post-tour
What you'll see & do
- ✓As your guide leads the way, you will enter the Holocaust History Museum, designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie. The prism-like triangular structure penetrates the mountain from one side to the other, with both ends dramatically cantilevering into the open air. Your guide will then take you through nine different galleries each one depicting a different "chapter" in the annals of Holocaust history. You will encounter authentic posters, propaganda, and antisemitic board games that provide context for the developments in Nazi Germany during the 1930s. On "Leszno Street," you will walk upon the cobblestones of a reconstructed street from the Warsaw Ghetto. Other highlights include the original Auschwitz Album, a photo album which includes the only surviving visual evidence of the process leading to the mass murder at Auschwitz-Birkenau and a copy of "Schindler's List". At the close of the museum is the monumental Hall of Names. As you enter the circular hall, you can look up at the domed ceiling on which the pictures of 600 men, women, and children are displayed. As you look down, you'll see the pictures reflected below in a pool of water dug deep into the bedrock. At the close of the tour, you are welcome to explore the rest of the extensive Yad Vashem grounds and campus at your own pace.
What's included
- ✓Headsets to hear guide clearly
- ✓All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Professional Yad Vashem guide
What's not included
- ✓Parking fee (payable on site)
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 14 years old. No entrance for strollers or infants.
Location Name: Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Location Address: Meet at the Group Desk in the Visitors' Center (look for the TripAdvisor sign) for your tour
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Jerusalem Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum Tour
Chart the history of the Holocaust on a tour of the Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem. With an official Yad Vashem guide, explore the galleries dedicated to the victims of one of the most devastating periods in history. See exhibits including a copy of Schindler’s List and the Auschwitz Album; watch survivor testimonies; view the memorials in the Hall of Names; and more.
Highlights
- ✓Tour of Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem
- ✓Shared tour with official Yad Vashem guide
- ✓Explore the galleries dedicated to aspects of the Holocaust
- ✓See the Auschwitz Album and a copy of Schindler’s List
- ✓Visit the Hall of Names, with its memorial to victims
- ✓Trace the chronology and impact of the Holocaust
- ✓Get a headset to clearly hear guide, plus an opportunity to continue exploring post-tour
What you'll see & do
- ✓As your guide leads the way, you will enter the Holocaust History Museum, designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie. The prism-like triangular structure penetrates the mountain from one side to the other, with both ends dramatically cantilevering into the open air. Your guide will then take you through nine different galleries each one depicting a different "chapter" in the annals of Holocaust history. You will encounter authentic posters, propaganda, and antisemitic board games that provide context for the developments in Nazi Germany during the 1930s. On "Leszno Street," you will walk upon the cobblestones of a reconstructed street from the Warsaw Ghetto. Other highlights include the original Auschwitz Album, a photo album which includes the only surviving visual evidence of the process leading to the mass murder at Auschwitz-Birkenau and a copy of "Schindler's List". At the close of the museum is the monumental Hall of Names. As you enter the circular hall, you can look up at the domed ceiling on which the pictures of 600 men, women, and children are displayed. As you look down, you'll see the pictures reflected below in a pool of water dug deep into the bedrock. At the close of the tour, you are welcome to explore the rest of the extensive Yad Vashem grounds and campus at your own pace.
What's included
- ✓Headsets to hear guide clearly
- ✓All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Professional Yad Vashem guide
What's not included
- ✓Parking fee (payable on site)
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 14 years old. No entrance for strollers or infants.
Location Name: Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Location Address: Meet at the Group Desk in the Visitors' Center (look for the TripAdvisor sign) for your tour
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.