Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust

Great experience for my 16 yr, and Sr parent. We all went thru at our own pace, ended up staying for over 3 hours. Easy, free parking. Some live surprises included today, a live piano recital and a survivor’s story which was moving on so many levels.

The dedicated, knowledgeable and hard-​working LAMOTH team has created an inspirational place of remembrance, contemplation and hope. The Museum provides education, history, high-​level research, art, cultural programming, outreach and volunteer opportunities for all ages. Few museums so successfully meld the subject matter with the physical architecture and outside landscape. This world-​class facility includes a beautiful library and stirring outdoor memorial. Thank you for providing the people (and the visitors) of Greater Los Angeles with the chance to learn & reflect on what was happening in a large part of Europe during the 1930s & 40s.

i really loved and appreciated this museum. i was fortunate enough to hear a holocaust survivor speak. there are lots of artifacts from people who were in concentration camps. one of the best museums i’ve ever been to.

I was visiting my sister in Los Angeles and we decided to take a tour of the new Holocaust Museum. I was with my daughter as well and she had worked for Yad Vashem in Israel so this would be a very interesting tour.
They have free under ground parking which you need to call them and tell them how many are in your party and they let you in. They have great security which I know is very important. When we got in they told us they had a speaker and we were just in time to hear her. She was a Holocaust survior and told us her stroy. There were students in the room from a high school with their teacher. It was so amazing to hear her story I coudn’t hold back my tears. She spoke for at least an hour and then answered questions. If you ever have the chance to hear a survivors story it’s a honor.
We went downstairs and they gave us head phones and started our way through the museum. There was so much history in the exhibits and with everything exhibit they would give you a detailed description. You could spend hours there going through all the rooms but we were a little short of time so we went through them quickly. The museum was small and intimate but has a lot to offer. It was founded my Holocaust survivors and runs on dontaions.
They have a childrens memorial in the back where you can write a note and put in the wall. It’s on the grounds of a park and it’s quite beautiful. It’s located across from the Grove. It’s a must see if you are like museums.
At the end of our tour the Holocaust survivor came up to my daughter and said she couldn’t stop staring at her all through her speeech. That was so awsome they had some connection, maybe that she worked at Yad Vashem the most famous Holocaust museum in the world.
When you leave you put your donation in an envelope and you can make in either in honor or in memory of a loved one. I made my in memory of my mother.

Small, intimate museum but holds a lot of content and powerful stories.
What I admire most about museums is the architecture, especially the ones in memoriam. The design of LAMOTH was very fitting and used the space really well. Didn’t feel cluttered or stressful.

This museum is brilliant. Here’s why:
It is donation funded.
Founded by holocaust survivors.
They stay true to their mission: educate and commentate.
The have access to the entire Shoah Collection.
The architecture follows the narrative of the museum. Meaning:
As the visitor makes their way through the exhibits – from the early treatment and isolation of European Jews to the Nazi’s systematic extermination of them – the light decreases. Symbolizing that you are entering into the darkest moment in Jewish history then light reemerges again as you make your way through the other side ending at the Tree of Testimony.
If you are into museums as I am then give this one a shot. It’s free and on the grounds of pretty snazzy park.

This is one of the best museums in Los Angeles, that shows a lot of very interesting information about a very heavy topic in a meaningful way. There is no entrance fee for this museum and it includes a lot of exhibits that will make you learn a lot about the Holocaust.
A nice thing about this museum is that they will give you an ipod for free so that you can enjoy an audio tour during your visit.
This museum also includes a park that is very nice for picnics or just chilling during the weekends. It has a pretty great location, close to Beverly Boulevard, in the center of Los Angeles. Unfortunately, parking will be challenging if you want to street park, which is never easy to find in this area so I would definitely recommend using their parking lot.
Overall, my experience with the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust was very positive and I would recommend it with, or without a groupon. Feel free to message me for any additional details that you may need!

This is the absolute best museum on the Holocaust in Los Angeles, and probably second in the nation after the National Museum in DC. If you’re in the greater Los Angeles area and you want to learn about the Holocaust or genocide, this is the place to go.
It’s free. Parking is free, and there are numerous buses that go down Fairfax and Beverly nearby, making it very accessible. You’re given a small iPod (again, for free) when you enter the museum that provides an audio tour — but you don’t have to use it in order to fully appreciate the exhibits. You can look through their amazing collection of artifacts at your own pace. You can listen to a Holocaust survivor speak about their experiences; a few volunteer their time as docents. The Children’s Memorial upstairs gives you a chance to leave a message in honor of the millions of children killed in WWII.
The museum has some very unique architecture and the entrance is actually at the end of a long tunnel underground. If you’re walking through Pan Pacific Park you actually might mistake it for a hill. It’s worth finding, though. Look for the Children’s Memorial or the large monuments about the various camps and then follow the path down.

I had been wanted to visit the museum for a while and was finally able to go. I visited twice within the last two weeks as there is a lot of information. The admission is free and there is also a free audio tour (you just need to give them your driver license for collateral). I spent two and a half hours here each time and could have spent more. They have a secure parking facility you can access off the Grove drive. When you pull up you need to push the intercom button and let the security guard know you are visiting the facility.
You take an elevator up to the museum where security will greet you to give you a tag to wear and search/​look at your purse. You pick up the iPhone and headphones at the front desk and can begin your tour. The audio has pre-​recorded files that tell you about the pictures and objects throughout the museum. The only bummer is that there are only a few benches throughout the museum and not in every room. You can get a little tired standing around listening to the audio.
It is a bit somber but a superb place to be educated about the holocaust. Since the museum is connected to Pan Pacific Park, you can walk outside and see the park, the obelisks and the Children’s Memorial area. Lastly, the museum is based on donations. They also sell jewelry that is made by a holocaust survivor which is quite special. I highly recommend visiting.

I’ve been wanting to visit this piece of history for years, finally the BF, Best friend and I made the trek from San Diego to be a little disappointed at the museum.
I learned a lot and loved the free audio tour at your own pace. I was disappointed only because I had different expectations, Its a small museum with a wonderful way to preserve history.

HEY!!! You must pull up to parking gate and call number on the intercom to get into parking area

Incredible museum in the heart of LA. Entry and parking are free. The museum took about an hour to complete, with a ton of survivial testimonials to read. A lot to take in.

Los Angeles, CA: A somber but amazing place to be educated about the holocaust.
Very well curated and friendly enough for older school groups, who gets a survivor to talk to, per their website. The displays are not at all static and dry. The free audio tours, on ipods, brings the exhibits to life. Set in a chronological time line, each exhibit area differs from the adjoining displays just enough to piqué one’s curiosity about what’s coming next. Be sure to step outside to read the texts on the obelisks– like black spires and view the Children’s Memorial area.
Located in Pan Pacific Park, across the street from the east end of the The Grove shopping plaza.
Worthy of repeat visits.

FREE admission and FREE audio tour. I easily spent two hours here and could have spent more time. They have a secure parking facility you can access off the Grove drive and also parking in the park off Beverly which is 4 hours max and less than a few minutes of walking to the entrance.
Upon entering I wasn’t sure what to expect or where to head to, so I just entered and looked around. A security guard came right up to me and explained that he wanted me to wear a tag so he could identify for himself that he spoke to and searched me. Wtf? I’ve never been to a museum and had my bag searched. Mind you I had a shoulder clutch purse, wtf am I going to carry? That put me off a bit.
Audio: if you relinquish your ID to the front desk, you can get a set of head phones with an iPhone that has pre-​recorded files that align with pictures and objects throughout the museum. I would enter each room and type in each number that interested me. You can also pause the audio and just read the dialogue. I found it faster to pause and skim over basic parts. I found it difficult and exhausting to stand in one place for 5 minutes staring at one object or location of a room while trying to listen to the audio. There are only a few benches throughout the museum, and they aren’t in every room, so sometimes you’re just awkwardly standing and listening to the audio as it reads on.
This is definitely an interesting place with a lot of information you can take in.

This place was actually very interesting.
The downside? Its not really good for groups. I mean it’s free, and they give you individual iPods with all the information mm on it, plus headphones. So basically everyone can go off on their own. I sort of like everyone being able to hear and learn together, instead of headphones.
Oh. And just outside, where the field is, they have this room outside that’s filled with holes. You can write letters or anything you want on this piece of paper, roll it up and place it in any hole.

One could easily spend an entire day here and still not be able to take it all in. There are audio clips for just about every item and person and there are a ton of survivor testimonials as well.
This place is based on donations. It is recommended that adults pay $ 10 which is well worth it. They provide you with some old school iPods and headphones for the tour. It’s great because you can go through each room at your own pace — there is no tour guide to follow.
I could not believe how much stuff they had at this museum. I’m even more surprised that I hadn’t heard of it before. One of the disadvantages to being a ‘local’. I have heard quite a bit about Museum of Tolerance but still have not been able to drop by. Even though MOT might be larger in size, I can’t even begin to imagine they would have as much info as this museum.
Although very emotional and at times tough to hear about, this museum is a great resource for those who want to learn more about this period of history. I have been to Holocaust museums in Germany, Poland and Austria and this one is easily up there. If you are making a trip to any of these countries in Europe, you will surely be visiting the concentration camps and museums. They are some of the biggest touristy things in those countries. I highly recommended you come here first and get a little background before going. And if you aren’t going to Europe, you still need to swing by. Parking is free and super easy so no excuses!

What a great little museum! You can easily spend half a day here, not looking at artifacts, but listening to the audio files in each room. There’s plenty of stuff to look at from the WWII era. Open the drawers in the first room– there’s more to see. Touch the images on the big table and use your fingers to make them enlarge and a summary of info about the photo appears. Go into the small glass booth and use the computers to listen to survivors tell their horror stories– they’re long so get comfortable. Very interesting to hear the different experiences. There’s no admission fee and donations are accepted. There are some books for sale and a few handmade things at the check in desk, but there’s no gift shop.
Tips:
1. the parking lot looks closed. You must pull up to the gate, push the buzzer and they’ll ask if you’re visiting.
2. It’s a steep drop to the parking area– drive slowly.
3. When exiting, if there’s a car in front of you, let them exit before you go up the steep incline. Even automatics roll back if the driver doesn’t know how to prevent it.
4. I suggest backing in to a space if you have a big car since it’s a very tight parking area with no room to turn around.

This is definitely an incredible museum.
First of all, it’s free however donations are greatly appreciated. Staff is so kind and welcoming.
The tear jerker, seeing, hearing, reading all these stories are so heartbreaking. I was in tears from sadness and also joy from hearing survivors, giving me a positive view of life and what they learned. I admire those who did their best to help and survivors.

What an incredible museum. The amount of artifacts, photos, and testimonials is almost overwhelming. They offer a free audio tour, and admission is also free. I spent almost 3 hours here and didn’t even see or hear a fraction of what is available to visitors. My advice: wear a backpack and comfortable shoes. It’s a lot of standing, and there are zero chairs available to rest on. Definitely a place everyone must visit. I’ll be back for sure.

So this museum is right across from The Grove. Just so you know the parking and admission is FREE. The parking lot has a gate, so you have to hit a button to buzz the place and they’ll ask you how many people are coming, then they’ll open the gate for you to come in. The parking underground is plentiful. After you park your car and get out to your car, you take the elevator up to the museum. They offer you an audio and headphones, which I recommend you taking (don’t worry its FREE also). You get to visit through the 9 exhibits and your audio device comes in handy so you can hear the information and hear what other people had to say about their experience. It is a good educational experience. The whole exhibit takes about over an hour to complete. If you end up taking the time and listening to every audio clip, it may take a few hours.