Jan 20, 2025 · The Museum's collections database contains more than 270,000 records, including: Photos and albums—Images of life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Personal stories—Interviews, home movies, memoirs, and diaries. Films—Historical footage and contemporary films about the Holocaust

The 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 ...

A 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. Federal support guarantees the Museum’s permanent place on the National Mall, and its far-reaching educational programs and global impact are made possible by generous donors.

The US Holocaust Memorial Museum teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the need to prevent genocide.

The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers are our highest priority. To help reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the Museum is open with visitor guidelines and safety measures in place. Free timed-entry tickets are required to enter the Museum's Permanent Exhibition only ...

Browse through selections from the thousands of records in the Museum’s Collections in this curated list of frequently searched collection types and themes.

The following databases provide access to original primary sources related to the Holocaust. They are intended for research being conducted at the Museum. This page lists primary source electronic resources by category. Some resources are listed in multiple categories. View an alphabetical list of ...

Millions of documents containing details about victims of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution during World War II still exist today. These victims’ records are becoming searchable online and help restore the identities of people the Nazis tried to erase from history.

Return to main page » About the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. It serves as this country’s memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust.

Resource Center staff is available to provide guidance and answer your questions on the Museum’s second floor Sunday through Thursday. The Museum is the US repository of the ITS Digital Archive from the Arolsen Archives. The collection contains digital images of documentation on millions of ...