Yadva Shem Museum
The Yadva Shem Museum is recognized as the second most visited tourist attraction, it is located on the western slope of Mount Herzl in Israel. The complex covers 18 hectares, which reflects the history of the Holocaust. Before the coronavirus pandemic, more than 1 million people from around the world came here every year. After that, the flow of tourists decreased significantly, but experts believe that this is temporary.
Basic information
The memorial complex was founded in Jerusalem on behalf of the Israeli Government in 1953. It commemorates Jews who became Nazi victims from 1933 to 1945. The Yadva Shem Museum is second only to the Western Wall in terms of attendance. Externally, it looks like an isosceles triangle. The museum is quite large, it can't take an hour to visit it. On average, the guided tours last half a day.
The Yadva Shem Museum consists of 9 galleries arranged in chronological order. The lights are dimmed in all the halls. The story begins with the rise to power of Adolf Hitler, who is obsessed with taking over the world and creating an ideal nation. He launched a fascist mechanism that killed many people. In the Hall of Names, you can see a list of more than 3 million people who suffered as a result of the genocide.
Information for tourists
No pre-registration is required. Visits to the Yadva Shem Museum are free from the age of 10, and they are not allowed to enter the museum until they reach that age. It is open from Sunday to Thursday from 9.00 to 17.00, on Fridays and on holidays its doors are open from 9.00 to 14.00. The Yadva Shem Museum is closed on Saturdays and Israeli holidays. Parking is paid, it costs 29 shekels, an audio guide costs 25 shekels. If desired, you can purchase a map for 12 shekels to navigate the halls.
You cannot enter the museum with large bags. They can be left in the storage room. They will be safe and sound. You need to dress modestly and keep quiet. It is strictly forbidden to eat or drink alcoholic beverages here. There is also a ban on filming in this place. If families with children under 10 years old come to the Yadva Shem Museum, they can get acquainted with the exhibits of the exhibition "The Childish Game". Here are the real toys of little Jews who became victims of genocide. They are not allowed to enter the gym, so as not to injure the child's psyche.
