The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders to confront antisemitism and hatred, #PreventGenocide, and promote human dignity.A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.

Core values

- **Education and Awareness**: The museum educates visitors about the dangers of hatred, the atrocities of genocide, and the importance of confronting challenges to freedom and human rights[5].
- **Promoting Social Change**: By highlighting the consequences of bigotry, oppression, and intolerance, the museum motivates visitors to take action for human rights and social justice, similar to the impact observed at other Holocaust museums[1][3].
- **Community Well-being**: The museum fosters a sense of shared humanity and promotes unity and inclusion, which are essential for community well-being. It also provides resources and hosts events that help in preventing future violence and building a more democratic society[3][5].
- **Historical Preservation and Memorialization**: The museum serves as a memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, ensuring their stories are remembered and passed down to future generations, which is crucial for historical preservation and the prevention of similar atrocities[3].