Virginia Holocaust Museum

Museum Museum documenting Holocaust history with survivor testimonies

Museum in Richmond focused on Holocaust history through exhibits, survivor testimony and education programs; visitors come for guided tours and research resources.

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The Virginia Holocaust Museum is a museum in Richmond, Virginia, dedicated to Holocaust remembrance and education. It presents exhibitions that document the Holocaust through artifacts, photographs and oral histories and offers education programs for schools and the public.

Exhibits follow a chronological and thematic approach to the Nazi era and the genocide that followed, incorporating survivor testimony and primary-source material. The museum emphasizes education, outreach and community programming to teach about the causes and consequences of mass persecution.

The museum opened in the late 1990s and has grown its exhibition and education offerings since its founding. It is staffed to support guided visits, school group programs and public events.

The museum is located in Richmond, Virginia, and serves as a regional center for Holocaust education in the commonwealth.

  • Educational focus: Founded as a nonprofit museum focused on Holocaust education and remembrance, it provides curriculum resources and guided tours for schools and the public.

What to See #

  • Permanent exhibition galleries: Permanent galleries that follow a chronological narrative of Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, and the aftermath, using artifacts, documents and survivor testimony to illustrate events.
  • Education center and programs: An education center and program offerings that provide guided tours, curricula for school groups and public programs focused on Holocaust history and contemporary human rights issues.
Virginia Holocaust Museum
2000 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23223, United States
37.5309, -77.4261
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mondays
Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, Children under 6 free (check site for updated rates)

How to Get to Virginia Holocaust Museum #

Located in downtown Richmond’s museum district. On public transit, take GRTC buses to the downtown area; parking is available on-street and in nearby public lots. The museum is about an 8-10 minute drive from I‑95 (use E Cary St exit).

Tips for Visiting Virginia Holocaust Museum #

  • Allow at least two hours to see the core exhibits and the permanent Holocaust history timeline.
  • Visit early in the day to avoid school-group crowds; the museum schedules educational programs that can swell attendance midweek.
  • Photography is restricted in certain galleries-follow staff guidance out of respect for exhibit content.

Best Time to Visit Virginia Holocaust Museum #

The museum is an indoor site best visited year-round; spring and autumn offer the most agreeable city weather and lighter crowds.

Spring
March-May · 6-22°C (43-72°F)
Moderate weather and fewer school-group crowds than in late autumn.
Autumn
September-November · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Comfortable weather and Richmond's fall colors make the city pleasant for walking between museums.

Weather & Climate near Virginia Holocaust Museum #

Climate

Virginia Holocaust Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1086 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 31°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 33°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 32°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

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