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Virginia Holocaust Museum


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 72 attractions in Richmond
Traveller Description: Established by a Holocaust survivor this museum focuses on the experience of the Ipsons, a Lithuanian Jewish family who settled in Richmond after... more »
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Attraction type: History museum, Speciality museum

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3 of 5 stars
new jersey
13 Nov 2009

The museum was interesting and nicely set up. The main thing that I felt detracted from the museum was the use of mannequins instead of artifacts. more

23 Aug 2009

This is a great museum. You take the self guided tour and see first hand what happen. Love the tunnel you crawl through, it gives hands on feeling. I like more then the D.C museum. Bonus you walk up the street and you are at the Edgar Allen Poe museum. Not recommended for children. This is a must see. more

22 Sep 2008

This holocaust museum provides several unique features: a clear local connection, a "life size" history experience feel (the museum is diorama-like), and a current collection of related art from local children. Additionally, the museum's public programming and education events take a stand on genocide across time and place. more

31 Mar 2008

i am a student of history and this of major interest to me but i was not really sure what to expect. i was given a tape to listen to while touring. it started outside by the front door and moved from area to area. it was one of the most moving and heart tearing soul searching four hours i... more

11 Sep 2007

Visit the Richmond, VA Holocaust Museum for a more intimate look at a few specific families' experiences during The Holocaust. I beleive the executive director of the museum is actually the son of one of the people profiled throughout the exhibit. The museum makes fantastic use of large-scale reinterpretations of places and events and effortlessly guides you on your own... more

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