Holodomor Memorial — Attraction in Washington

A powerful and moving experience. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a must-visit when in Washington, D.C. The exhibits are intense but incredibly well done—every detail is carefully curated to educate and honor the memory of the victims. Plan for at least 2–3 hours to take it all in. The permanent exhibit walks you through the rise of the Nazis, life during the Holocaust, and liberation.

Don’t miss the "Hall of Remembrance" at the end—it’s a quiet, somber place to reflect. Be aware that some parts of the museum may not be suitable for younger children ( but it's behind a concrete barrier). Tickets are free, but you’ll want to reserve them in advance during busy times. Security is tight, so travel light. They made me drink some of the water in brought.

An unforgettable visit that leaves a...

Beautiful memorial, thoughtfully designed to commemorate the victims who perished from Stalin's manufactured genocide by starvation in Ukraine during 1932-1933. Stalin's "Holodomor" murdered millions of people, and affected many countries, but he intentionally targeted the bread-basket of Europe - Ukraine. The memorial depicts wheat - as Stalin's regime through forced collectivization confiscated all grain for export to other countries. The proceeds funded the artificial industrialization and the farse of the grand Socialist experiment -- the Soviet Empire. Highly recommend visiting to pay respects to the victims, and appreciate how much food is...

Stop by if you're near Union Station or the Smithsonian Postal Museum! It's along the sidewalk.

It tells a history I never learned in school or elsewhere.

This memorial has a new plaque describing the Holodomor Famine Genocide in Ukraine (as shown) to the right of it.

The text is audio described in either English or Ukrainian by pressing one of the buttons shown! The volume can't be adjusted nor can it be paused, stopped, or sped up. But it's so exciting to see accessibility as a...