I love visiting Washington DC and going to the Smithsonian; I have always enjoyed museums and view them as a great way to learn about the past. While visiting the Smithsonian on Saturday, November 19th, I decided to visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. I haven't been to this museum in years, even though it is one of the more depressing of the museums, I was excited to go and see the changes that have been made to the museum.
While visiting, I was given an identification card which told the story of someone who lived during the holocaust and goes in depth to what their experience was and what happened to them. I got a card with the story of Tania Marcus on it and was able to read about her and her life while visiting each floor of the museum. I thought that this was a very nice touch to the museum. Visitors are able to use the card to guide them through the museum and learn about the different stages of the Holocaust. I would definitely consider this a cultural attendance because the experience of this museum is one of a kind. It is a true educational experience and ensures that you remember what you learned and saw during your visit by tapping into visitor's emotions.
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