Holocaust Museum LA

Holocaust Museum LA in the Fairfax District displays artifacts, photographs, documents, and survivor accounts across multiple galleries arranged in chronological order. The collections cover all phases of the Holocaust and are complemented by educational and remembrance programs.

The museum was founded in 1961 by Holocaust survivors who came together through an English class at Hollywood High School. It became the first Holocaust museum in the United States.

The museum holds regular talks by survivors, film screenings, and concerts that bring audiences face to face with personal stories and remembrance traditions. These programs create space for dialogue and help visitors connect with firsthand accounts of the past.

The museum offers free entry to California residents and students and sits in Pan Pacific Park with good parking nearby. Tours are available throughout the week, so planning ahead helps if you prefer a specific time.

The underground building is designed with six black granite pillars representing crematorium smokestacks and honoring six million Jewish victims. This architecture transforms the physical space itself into a memorial.

Location: Los Angeles

Inception: 1961

Official opening: 1961

Website: http://lamoth.org

GPS coordinates: 34.06390,-118.36900

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02