VIRGINIA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 804-257-5400
Fax: 804-257-4314 www.va-holocaust.com
213 Roseneath Road, P.O. Box 14809, Richmond, VA 23221
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Virginia Holocaust Museum was established to teach tolerance through education combat racism and anti-semitism.
The time line is Europe from 1933 to W.W.II's end, 1945, as seen through the experiences of the Ipp family, Holocaust survivors who survived the Kovno Ghetto-Concentration camp by hiding for 9-months under a potato field. An excavated chamber 9 ft. x 12 ft. x 4 ft. high, accessed through a tunnel that starts in a potato storage hole 5 ft. wide by 10 ft. deep. 13 Jews, of which 4 were children under the age of 9, survived with the assistance of Mr. & Mrs. Paskovsky and their son Stanislavas Krivicius, who risked their lives, so others might live.
PARKING: Behind building in gravel lot.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: 80 - 90 ft. sidewalk, accessible to persons with mobility impairments.
ENTRANCE: Located around right side of building. Curb 6 in. high. Handrails on right. Ramps provided. 2 entry doors, 53 in. wide, easily open out with curved handle located 36 in. above floor. Steps inside lobby, located forward to left of entrance. Each step 7 in. high and marked with tactile strip/color change. Handrails on left/right.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located on ground floor through hallway to the left. Available without steps. Doors 36 in. wide, open in. No turns to enter. Stall opens in. 19 in. toilet seat height, 9.5 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 31 in. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing impairments, there are amplified audio units. Written scripts are available.
For guests with visual impairments, there are audio cassettes and portable tape recorders, signs printed with contrasting background on a non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: One counter.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hours: Mon - Fri 9-5, Sat 2-5 and Sun 1-5. Closed all major Jewish holidays. 50 minute audio tour, free admission, but donations accepted. Currently there are many steps to go up and down to view exhibits. All steps have rails and are at least 44 in. wide. All exhibits on 2nd floor.
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