Square & Landmark

New England Holocaust Memorial

📍 Congress St & Sudbury St, near the Union Oyster House, Boston, MA 02114, USA

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Quick Facts

Location: USA, Boston
Category: Square & Landmark
Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Opening Hours: The park is open daily; the memorial can be visited at any time and is illuminated at night
Ticket Price: Adult: Free · Free entry
Address: Congress St & Sudbury St, near the Union Oyster House, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Coordinates: 42.3610, -71.0600

Introduction

The New England Holocaust Memorial, designed by architect Stanley Saitowitz and dedicated on October 22, 1995, stands in Boston's Congress Street Park along the Freedom Trail. Six 54-foot hollow glass towers line up on black granite, radiating light at night, their glass panels etched with six million numbers to honor the six million murdered Jews and represent the principal Nazi death camps. Visitors walk through the towers, and the granite bears survivor and victim quotations together with a timeline of events leading to the Holocaust, making it a haunting urban memorial space.

✨ Highlights

Six 54-foot glass towers etched with six million numbers, each evoking a death camp

At New England Holocaust Memorial, Six 54-foot glass towers etched with six million numbers, each evoking a death camp is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Nighttime illumination from within the towers

At New England Holocaust Memorial, Nighttime illumination from within the towers is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Survivor quotations and a Holocaust-timeline etched in the granite

At New England Holocaust Memorial, Survivor quotations and a Holocaust-timeline etched in the granite is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & clothing：Prepare for the local climate with sun protection, water and suitable footwear; some outdoor spots can be sunny.

→On-site notes：Follow on-site signs and rules, protect the heritage/environment, and do not climb or touch exhibits.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven ground and may be physically demanding.

→Opening Hours：The park is open daily; the memorial can be visited at any time and is illuminated at night

→Transportation：Orange Line to Haymarket or Blue/Green Line to Government Center then walk; near Faneuil Hall on the Freedom Trail

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Free

Free entry

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: The park is open daily; the memorial can be visited at any time and is illuminated at night; admission: Free entry.

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of New England Holocaust Memorial?

The park is open daily; the memorial can be visited at any time and is illuminated at night

How much is the admission for New England Holocaust Memorial?

Adult: Free; Free entry

Any practical tips for visiting New England Holocaust Memorial?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: The park is open daily; the memorial can be visited at any time and is illuminated at night; admission: Free entry. Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.