Established in 1953, as the world center for documentation, research, education and commemoration of the Holocaust, Yad Vashem is today a dynamic and vital place of inter generational and international encounter.

For over half a century, Yad Vashem has been committed to four pillars of remembrance:

• Commemoration
• Documentation
• Research
• Education

Hall of Names: The new Hall of Names, part of the new Holocaust History Museum. Photo: Sasson Tiram, courtesy: Yad Vashem. Click to enlarge photo.

Reproduction of Lezno Street in the new Holocaust History Museum. Photo: Sasson Tiram, courtesy: Yad Vashem. Click to enlarge photo.

Inside the new Holocaust History Museum at Yad Vashem. Photo: Sasson Tiram, courtesy: Yad Vashem. Click to enlarge photo.

Entrance to the new Holocaust History Museum. Photo: Ardon Bar Hama, courtesy: Yad Vashem. Click to enlarge photo.

Transportation

The following bus lines reach the Mount Herzl bus stop:
13,16,17,17a,18,20,21,23,24a,26,27,27a,33,39

Most of the bus lines listed can be accessed from the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem, as well as from many locations around the city.

The tourist Bus #99 stops at Yad Vashem. For information about Bus #99 and its schedule visit www.city-tour.co.il

For more information on public transportation, please visit the “Egged” website: www.egged.co.il
Free Shuttle Service

A free shuttle continuously runs between Mount Herzl and Yad Vashem during the opening hours of Yad Vashem. The shuttle makes six stops along its route on the Yad Vashem campus.
Download a timetable for the shuttle service.
Parking

Underground parking is available for private visitors, at a daily rate of 20 shekels. The parking facility is located at the entrance to Yad Vashem, adjacent to the main traffic circle.

The parking lot for buses of organized groups is situated after the entrance gate to Yad Vashem, to the right of the access road. Bus drivers are requested to disembark their passengers at the traffic circle, and then park in the assigned parking lot.
Disabled Parking

Eight spaces are reserved in the underground parking lot for cars with a valid disabled badge. Exit from the parking lot is possible via a direct elevator to the Entrance Plaza and Visitors’ Center.
Directions by car

From Tel Aviv, Route 1: When you arrive at the entrance to the city, turn right to the Herzl Route, and follow the signs to Hadassah Ein Kerem, Mount Herzl and Yad Vashem.

From Tel Aviv, Road 443 and Begin Route: Exit at “Givat Mordechai”. Turn right and continue until Herzl Route. Turn left and follow the signs to Yad Vashem

General Information

Hours

Sunday to Wednesday: ‬09:00-17:00
Thursday:  9:00-20:00*
Fridays and Holiday eves: ‬09:00-14:00
Yad Vashem is closed on Saturdays and all Jewish Holidays

• The Holocaust History Museum, Museum of Holocaust Art, Exhibitions Pavilion and Synagogue are open until 20:00. All other sites close at 17:00.

Contact information
Archives and Library Services

Sunday-Thursday 8:30 – 17:00
(Books and documents can be ordered until 15:00)

• Entrance to the museum and all other sites is free and does not require a reservation
• Entrance to the Holocaust History Museum is not permitted for children under the age of 10. Babies in strollers or carriers will not be permitted to enter.
• Entrance to the Holocaust History Museum is permitted until one hour before closing.