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Virginia Holocaust Museum

Richmond, VA
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Ranked #11 of 86 attractions in Richmond
Type: History Museums, Speciality Museums
Traveller Description: Established by a Holocaust survivor to combat intolerance, honor victims of the Holocaust and educate young people on this tragic event in world... more »
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Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I've been captivated by the Holocaust since I was young, so we took the opportunity to visit this museum. It had many nice exhibits with artifacts, documents, etc. I never knew so many survivors were near Richmond. I felt some of the character representations down-played the subject, but at the same time were appropriate for a younger audience.

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Alexandria, VA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

You can see the Virginia Holocaust Museum from the highway as you drive through Richmond on I-95 and before I visited it I thought, "Why would Richmond need a Holocaust Museum when we already have one in DC?" What a stupid question. How can six million stories be held in any one museum? I have been to the Richmond musuem... More

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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72 reviews 72 reviews
26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Set in an old warehouse, upon stepping inside you feel like you have traveled back in time. Old creaky wooden floors, and brick walls contribute to the "old timey" feeling. Pathways on the floor mimic train tracks, and numerous rooms portray life in the prison camps. The courtroom is so lifelike it is unbelievable! There are 100's of pictures, many... More

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Ritzville, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My heart will never be the same after my visit to this museum. The "potato hole" stays etched in my mind.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

This museum was amazing- it's unlike any other experience I have ever had. I thought I knew about the holocaust through documentaries and books we read in school- this showed me there were still so many things I had no idea about. One of the coolest things was being able to crawl through an underground hiding place for Jews avoiding... More

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Richmond, VA
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53 reviews 53 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

The story has to be told and it is told with all the truth right there . It makes you reflect on freedom and how little the Jews were given . Let this remind us never to let this horror happen again . Deep thought but well worth a visit ...lest we forget !

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Richmond, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

The museum features permanent and rotating exhibits that span the course of the Holocaust. The docents are informed and helpful. Great for school groups or independent learning.

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hu10 6as
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61 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

we have been to many holocoust museums but this rates as the most authentic with interactive displays and a great display of the neurumberg trials this a must in richmond

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fauxmaven
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75 attraction reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

This is a small museum but it gets a lot done in the space it has.I learned about important Jews in the Richmond area and saw some great local art.

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beaufort, nc
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34 reviews 34 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

This was not just a museum but an experience. The way the exibits are laid out it truly takes you through the life of a survivor. Highly recommend but make sure you have a couple of hours to dedicate to truly see the whole exibit. We were truely suprised that this is a free museum.

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