 Photo: Yossi Ben David
Hall of Names in the Holocaust History Museum, Yad Vashem
Yad Vashem, the world's center for Holocaust remembrance and education, is a 45-acre campus comprised of the Holocaust History Museum. The Museum of Holocaust Art, the Hall of Names and other memorials, outdoor monuments, memorials, gardens, sculptures and word-class research and education centers.
The largest museum of its kind in the world, with over 1 million annual visitors, the Holocaust History Museum relates the story of the Holocaust, from a Jewish perspective. The historical narrative is accompanied by the stories of individuals told via artifacts, film clips, works of art, photographs and video-testimonies, creating an intense and personal experience for each visitor.
Hours:
Sun-Wed 9:00-17:00,
Thurs. 9:00-20:00,
Friday and Holiday eves: 9:00-14:00
Entrance to the Holocaust History Museum is permitted until one hour before closing.
Etnry to the Holocaust History Museum is for ages 10 and up
Address: Mount of Remembrance, Jerusalem
Transportation: Via private car or bus.
The following bus lines reach the Mt. Herzl bus stop: 13,16,17,17a,18,20,21,23,24,26,27,39,99,33
A free shuttle runs continuously between Mt. Herzl and Yad Vashem during the opening hours of Yad Vashem. The shuttle makes eight stops along its route on the Yad Vashem campus.
Phone: +972 2 644 3400
Email: group.visit@yadvashem.org.il
general.information@yadvashem.org.il
Web address: www.yadvashem.org
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