About the Museum

A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront antisemitism and hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. A nonpartisan, federal educational institution chartered by a unanimous Act of Congress in 1980, 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.

With unique power and authenticity, the Museum teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked antisemitism and hatred and the ongoing relevance of the Holocaust.

Since its dedication in 1993, the Museum has welcomed some 50 million visitors, including over 100 heads of state and more than 11 million school-age children. Our Holocaust Encyclopedia, the world’s leading online authority on the Holocaust, is available in 20 languages and was visited in 2024 by more than 26.5 million people representing 243 countries and territories. With educational programs reaching all 50 states and nearly 3 million followers on social media, the Museum also has brought Holocaust history and its relevance far beyond our walls in Washington, DC. As the nation’s Holocaust memorial, we aim to involve as many Americans as possible in remembering the victims, honoring the survivors, and bearing witness to the truth of their history.