Yad Vashem
Museum type :
Art museum

Established in :
1953

Holidays :
saturday closed

Visiting Hours :
8.30am to 5.00pm

Contact No :
+972 2-644-3400

Location :
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Description :

Yad Vashem is a Holocaust memorial museum and research center located in Jerusalem, Israel. It was established in 1953 to commemorate the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust, and to honor the survivors and rescuers. Yad Vashem is a living memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, providing a wide range of activities, services, and educational programs to promote the memory of the Holocaust and its lessons. At Yad Vashem, visitors can explore the museum, which features exhibits and artifacts related to the Holocaust, including a Hall of Names, a Children’s Memorial, and a Hall of Remembrance.

The museum also offers guided tours, workshops, lectures, and educational programs for adults and children. Yad Vashem also maintains a massive archive of Holocaust-related documents, photos, books, and artifacts. Yad Vashem also hosts a wide range of special events, conferences, and symposia. These events bring together Holocaust survivors and their families, as well as other individuals and organizations with an interest in Holocaust remembrance and education. Yad Vashem is also active in preserving the memory of the Holocaust through its educational outreach programs, which reach out to students, teachers, and the general public.

Yad Vashem also offers a variety of research opportunities, including fellowships and grants for scholars to conduct research on Holocaust-related topics. Yad Vashem also maintains a library and archive of Holocaust-related documents and materials. The library is open to the public, and many of its resources are available online. Yad Vashem also organizes annual memorial ceremonies to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust.