Apparently they are building a new building, to be open late December/ early January, so entrance was a bit tricky but this free memorial to the Holocaust is beautiful, moving, and disturbing all at once. With names, too many of them, of some who perished. Factual information/ photos of prewar Jewish life in Eastern Europe and the progression of Nazi hatred that led to the systematic destruction of the Jews. Succinct and powerful. A tunnel that leads out to the main sculpture has names of some of the extermination camos. The sculpture is very impactful and hopefully a wake up call to the US, humanity and the world regarding the evil of Hamas. A MUST SEE FOR EVERYONE. May their memories be a blessing. read more

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Yesterday my daughter and I visited the Holocaust Memorial Museum. We had wanted to see it for sometime but kept putting it off. It is so heartbreaking, upsetting and unforgettable. You have to get yourself mentally prepared to go and see a beautiful and haunting memorial built specifically to honor the 6 million Jewish people that the Nazis inhumanely murdered in many different countries between 1933-1945. It is unimaginable to me and so many others. It doesn't matter what race, religion, gender, nationality or age you are, you will be affected by visiting this place or any others like it. But we need to remind ourselves that it could happen again to another group of people if we are not careful. There are several parking lots nearby that are inexpensive. Street parking also if you can find it. There is no entry fee to visit. Donations are accepted. read more

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The Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach is something everyone should check out, whether you're visiting or live here. It's just a few blocks north of Lincoln Road, super easy to get to, and best of all, it's free and open every day from 10 AM until dusk. This place really hits you. The Memorial Wall is covered with names of Holocaust victims, and for many survivors and their families, it's the only real connection they have to their loved ones. More names are still being added, which just shows how important this place is. The giant sculpture at the center is stunning--so detailed and emotional. There's something about the whole space that feels peaceful, even with such a heavy history. Make sure you walk around and see the smaller sculptures from the back; you'll catch so many details you might miss from the front. Definitely a must-visit. I need to come back at sunset--the photos must be unreal! read more

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Beautiful memorial, a must see. Very strong. Brought my kids and it left an impression on all of us.

This is always worthy of a view if you are passing by. It's so important to remember and never forget. read more

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It's not really the top of everyone's to do list when visiting Miami but it's certainly worth checking out. You can immediately see the giant green hand from afar which will capture anyone's attention. Once you start walking over there, you will also see a tunnel that's leads to the hand. That area is very powerful and emotional because you can see the details on every statue there. Each statue has a sad story of what happened. You'll see names on the wall of everyone that passed. It won't take long to see the entire memorial. read more

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I absolutely recommend this place but it could be very emotional too. It is a very educational and emotional holocaust memorial. Must see and do the audio available. My daughter is 8 and was so intrigued and kept asking questions I didn't even know she even had me find a movie so she can watch what happened. Very touching memorial. There is parking for a fee but it's cheap and worth it you have a lot to do in the area right next to it is a botanical gardens but it was closed today. The memorial is free but they do take donations and wasn't packed at all. read more

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A peaceful, somber and compelling Jewish memorial. It features a series of outdoor spaces and each is highlighted by beautiful bronze sculptures. The most prominent one is the sculpture of a huge hand reaching to the ski and its tattooed with an Auschwitz number and around it are figurines representing the victims of the Holocaust; it's absolutely striking and thought provoking. Around the perimeter, there are the names, along with photos, of all men, women and children that perish during this dark and atrocious period in our history. It's a must see memorial and one that is a great history lesson if children are brought along to experience this most memorable place. read more

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One can not help to feel a little sadness here. This place gets to me every time, wow. A moving and powerful memorial very beautifully done. All those names. To the back of the memorial there is a path that leads to a free botanical garden. It is a nice way to end the visit to the memorial. This memorial has a small pay the meter parking area. It's to the side. Between the streets you can also find street parking. read more

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A solemn and thought provoking memorial to lost souls of the Holocaust and man's inhumanity to his fellow man. A reminder to all to never forget. Each time I am in Miami, I spend early morning quiet time to pause, pray and reflect. It well layed-out and beautiful presented. Not a playground, think temple for quiet reflection. read more

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I've visited many Holocaust memorials all over the world, and this one by far, is one of the most compelling ones I've ever seen. Easy walk from the Art Deco area to the memorial. Take a walk in front of the memorial then move to the insides. The names of the people who perished and the names of the camps are displayed on the walls. The monument speaks volumes. Don't miss going here while visiting South Beach. Please be mindful of where you are. This is a memorial. As I was browsing Yelp reviews, I noticed some Instagram "pose" photos. PLEASE people, this is not the time nor the place!! read more

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This is a memorial to all those that perished at the hands of the Nazis. As you walk through you see photos and stories etched in granite as well as names, so many names and its only a small fraction of names as these are just what names were given to them that still has family that was able to supply their name. It was very hard to get through this and keep your eyes dry. Loved the Memorial. Expect to spend around 30-40 minutes here if you are going to read each wall and keep social distancing. read more

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Such a moving place, done very professionally. Carvings of names and pictures on the the stone walls throughout. There's information on how many Jews suffered and which countries were effected; along with the numbers. The fisted arm memorial in the center can be accessed through a path in the back, and its titled with all of the concentration camps. Walking through here, seeing all of the suffering, will certainly ensure these terrible events are never forgotten, and will hopefully never happen again. read more

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Overwhelming. I could only stay a few moments in the area with the large arm. I didn't want to fall deep into the abyss... Unimaginable, what happened. Everyone should learn about and never forget this terrible part of history. read more

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Very moving tribute to the Holocaust. We've been to dozens of museums & exhibits... this was very different. It's free & not to be missed. When Eli Weisel inaugurated the memorial in 1990 he said the tragedy that this memorial depicts is beyond words, and beyond imagination but not beyond memory. read more

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This memorial is worth checking out because of the emotionally driven artistry it invokes while seeing it up close and allows you to take a moment to reflect on humanity. Although it can be quite somber, it helps put things into perspective and is a reminder of history, which is important to have. What makes this structure even more special is that it was established by Holocaust survivors in the South Florida area. Visiting the memorial is free and there is also a self-guided tour brochure available ($2 suggested donation) that'll take about an hour to go through. If you happen to have a larger group (10 or more), you can make a reservation before visiting the memorial on their website 2 weeks in advanced. read more

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It's a must go and take your time. Sit there quietly. Understand it's history and true. Don't let your kids run around pay. Respect to the memorial and why it's created https://youtu.be/53Gj8E3Bp94 read more

Powerful. Deeply moving. A must do. This memorial dedicated to victims of the Holocaust will have your heart wrenching. You will see this through their eyes. The set up is one that you walk through. As you reach pane after pane, you will see photos and commentary regarding said photos. Please note these photos are graphic and may not be appropriate for minors and those with sensitive stomachs. Note, too, that you can walk through and get a brochure at the office. Or you can follow through with the app. Or simply, as we did, read along as you go on by. Aside from photos and commentary, you will see works of art detailing the struggle. The entire memorial won't take you longer than an hour to peruse, but the impact of it will stay with you. Guaranteed. I first visited this memorial as a child and didn't truly capture the essence of it. Still, I think it is something all people, regardless of age, must see. This cannot happen again. Visit, read, learn. Appreciate your life. This is one of those things that is unforgettable (and not in a good way). read more

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Think about the countless memorials in the United States that you've seen. Many rely upon a single powerful image. Others feature abstract representations. Still others are simply a list of names. This memorial is not subtle. From a distance, you can see the gigantic greened bronze hand reaching to the sky like the nearby palm trees. Enter the memorial and an explosion of grimaced faces and bodies overwhelm the setting. This hits the visitor over the head with suffering. The in-your-face images could be powerful but too many border on being cartoonish and the intended impact can quickly shatter. I have to be honest: this large-scale sculpture didn't move me at all. However, at this point in my life, I don't need an installation to remind me about the horrors of the Holocaust. Millions of people died but the world has learned nothing. Genocide continues in various forms to this day and we have chosen to be impotent to it. read more

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If you're in the area, absolutely take the time to stop by & experience such a surreal & impactful memorial. This is something I won't forget. read more

"Escape was not our goal since it was so unrealistic. What we wanted was to survive, to live long enough to tell the world what had happened in Buchenwald."- Jack Werber, Saving Children: Diary Of A Buchenwald Survivor And Rescuer The Holocaust Memorial evokes so many emotions when you see all the statues suffering/dying. The way it is designed is well thought out. Depending on what side you walk from, you will see a pond with a circular pathway. When you walk around the pond, you walk through a tunnel like hallway,which leads you to hand statue with numerous people within it. While your walking to get there, take in the detail of names of concentration camps, people who died, and much more. Holocaust where Jews, Ethic Poles, Slavs, Serbs, Romani, disabled, Spanish Republicans, homosexuals, Freemasons and so many other groups were murdered by the Nazis. The severity of this brutality/ inhumanity was in the millions. Memorials such as Holocaust Memorial highlights the horror and remembers the victims. This memorial was built by a group of Holocaust survivors in 1990. It's a must to understand history to have a better future for the next generations.~ read more

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Very close to the Jewish museum. Very nice staff is there to answer questions and let you use the restroom. Paid parking nearby, not sure if the lot behind is free or not. Entrance is free. You can visit the entire memorial in under 45 minutes. A very powerful exhibit. The pictures and the stories are haunting and evoke emotions. The sculptures are also powerful and evoke emotions. There are information booklets and a place to make donations. read more

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Wow, you walk up to this area and it becomes very... quiet. Like the world turns off around you. You just kind of become overwhlemed by the powerfulness of this memorial. What the Holocaust actually was.. Very moving and.. somber. The whole time walking around really makes you open your eyes to what happened and kind of can't believe this memorial is here, and the owner it brings. Deep history to remember and pay respect to. read more

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Very powerful and moving. It doesn't take long to walk through so get the min time at the parking meter. read more

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This place is definitely a place to see first hand and pay your respects. I was taken away by the attention to the terror and sadness that the Holocaust really was. From the list of Jews listed along the walls, to the breath taking statues, everything was very nicely placed in honor of them. Best part of course is that this place is free of charge and actually not big of a time consuming experience. It's a small little memorial that really doesn't take too long if you don't want to spend too long, but can definitely take a while if you want to take your time reading all the tragedies listed on some of the walls. The large arm/hand was also just as breath taking up close as it is from afar. Highly recommend! read more

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I have passed by this memorial many times but I could never figure out the parking so I didn't stop. I finally saw that there is a small pay lot between this memorial and the botanical gardens at Meridian and 19th Streets. The street is so torn up right now it doesn't even look like you can drive down it. If you do venture down you will see the lot on the left hand side across the street from the Miami Beach Convention Center. In 1984 by a small band of holocaust survivors gathered to discuss creating a memorial to honor the six million Jews who were killed by the Nazis. Miami beach was chosen as the location because it has one of the highest concentrations of holocaust survivors. At first there was opposition to the memorial which was thought to be too dark for a vacation and party area like Miami Beach. Several holocaust survivors spoke out at a commission meeting and the memorial was approved. Architect Kenneth Treister was chosen to design the memorial. He came up with the idea of a large arm out stretched with the number tattoo given to Jews at certain concentration camps. Clinging to the arm are figures suffering and starving as they cling to their dying children and reach out for help. The memorial took four years to build and was dedicated on February 4, 1990 at a ceremony attended by Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel. I already knew quite a bit about the holocaust but nothing prepared me for how emotionally affected I would be by this memorial. You start out by going down a wall with pictures that runs along the reflecting pool. You see pictures and read stories of people who went through unimaginable suffering. From there you enter a courtyard where a flame is lit. You hear children singing and you travel down a tunnel that has a child at the end of it who is on the ground reaching up to you in anguish. From there you enter into the courtyard surrounded by a wall of the names of people and families who were murdered by the Nazis. At the center is the arm statue and you can see up close the suffering on the faces of the people who cling to it. The ones that emotionally affected the most were the parents trying to hand off their children to safety or who held their dead bodies in their arms and laps. I don't know how anyone could not be affected by this powerful display. I could only stay for a few minutes because I found it so overwhelming. There are also two other sculptures outside the courtyard with quotes from Anne Frank. Also on the premises is a small building where you can get more information. Admission to the memorial is free and you can self tour but groups of ten or more must make a reservation. You may take personal photographs but a photo shoot is not allowed. The memorial is a sacred place so basic decorum and dress is requested when you visit. Everyone should visit so no one forgets. The human race cannot afford to have this kind of history repeated. read more

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Thanks to all those who originated the idea of a Holocaust memorial. The more I am exposed to this greatest of atrocities the more I believe we need reminding of the evil that mankind's worse half can perpetrate. This timeless reminder continues to create both revulsion and hope as the outstretched arm begs for someone to listen and act. It's a privilege to have this in our midst yet how many people take the time to understand the depth and mechanical nature of the mass killing that took place ? We pray still for those lives that were cut ruthlessly short by maniacal ideologies and fanatical followers. read more

On our way from the Miami Airport to Miami Beach, "the hand" immediately caught my attention, and we knew that we needed to make the walk over to this memorial. What I didn't know was how somber and surreal it was. There is a downloadable tour narrated by the creator of the memorial which is a must as you walk through. The stories and history really help visitors understand the gravity of the Holocaust and what the Jewish people endured because of fear and a desire for the power of others. Let's continue to learn from history in hopes that we truly learn from it. read more

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Somber memorial but well done. It's an impressive and beautiful site. The workers were very informative. read more

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The reviews saying it's too powerful strike me as very odd, especially in this day of age where it at times seems so very realistic that a major country would try something of the nature again. I left the memorial and was still thinking about it hours later, I don't feel it was meant to bring us some joy that a few reviewers expected, but I don't feel we should see any joy in these things that happened. read more

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This Holocaust Memorial was powerful and moving. The sculpture, architecture was tasteful but haunting. The memorial definitely evokes emotion. There are informative panels at the back of the memorial describing the Holocaust, victims, and tragedy. There are names listed of victims that had been contributed by people associated with this memorial. You will spend a somber time here but everything about the memorial and grounds is well done. read more

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My husband and I decided to walk around after lunch and see the town. We saw the memorial from afar and went to take a closer look. What a beautiful memorial for such a devastating memory in history. The sculptures were very striking and evokes so much emotion. When walking to the main sculpture you pass a lit torch and hear haunting music through the tunnel as you walk. I'm so glad we stumbled upon this and were able to take some time out of our day to pay our respects. read more

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I couldn't help myself getting emotional at this memorial. It reminds us of the horror of the holocaust. It's definitely worth visiting in Miami. The memorial gives all the information of the general details along with photos. The sculpture in the center is connected by a hallway with music playing as you walk through. read more

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"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me" -Psalm 23. (My favorite bible versus from the memorial). This memorial was real, vivid, and intense, yet powerful and inspirational. I highly recommend taking the time to visit. When attending please be respectful. A girl was using a victim statue to prop up her phone while she fixed her hair in the camera. Not cool! read more

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The only reason this is missing a star is because it needs to be taken better care of. It was one of the most beautifully disturbing things I've ever seen and should be treated with more respect by who ever is in charge of its care. If you ever come to Miami fo not leave with out taking the short your around this memorial, you will not regret it. We were so moved!!! read more

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What a wonderful memorial! It was moving, beautiful, and heartfelt. It is a must see for anyone nearby. read more

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Very powerful a must see. In order to make this accessible there is no charge to view this incredible memorial. A sober and realistic view of the tragic murder of six million martyrs. Sculptor Kenneth Treister did a magnificent job capturing this horror to transform into art as best as one can. It is the unthinkable and can never happen again read more

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Haunting and visceral sculptures to remind you of the atrocities that occurred before and throughout World War II. Unforgettable memorial that you absolutely try and make time to visit while visiting Miami Beach. read more

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"First They Came" Pastor Martin Niemoller First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist Then they came for the trade unionists And I did not speak out Because I was not a trade unionist Then they came for the Jews And I did not speak out Because I was not a Jew Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me. read more

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Hidden behind the magnificent memorial is the parking space. Grand sculpture sets the tone for the very detailed stone structure and brass sculptures in the center, with the full history and emotion represented. Its a very touching memorial with the fotos, names, gardens and beautifully thought out. Been wanting to go for a long time, and it was worth the visit in every way read more

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