Student Tours & Field Trips
Sponsored by
Jack & Goldie Nomberg Foundation
We offer both in-person and virtual school tours. All student tours are FREE, and bus transportation funding is available for eligible Title I schools*.
Tours are in high demand between January and May, so we encourage early booking.
All programs align with California Content Standards for English-Language Arts and History–Social Science. Tours are available for grades 5 and up and are customized to meet each class’s needs.
Tours are:
Docent-led
Artifact-focused
Inquiry-based, encouraging critical thinking and close analysis
Language options: Hebrew, Spanish, and French available upon request.
In-Person Student Tours
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Available Everyday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Duration: 2–3.5 hours
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1 chaperone required per 15 students
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Students must leave bags and lunches on the bus (only essential items allowed)
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Holocaust survivor or descendant talk
Please note: allow an additional 20 minutes before your scheduled start time for drop-off procedures.
Bus Transportation Grants*
Eligible schools (Title I or ≥50% free/reduced lunch) may receive at least $800 per bus.
Guidelines:
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Available to schools in: Los Angeles, Imperial, Kern, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties
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Distributed first-come, first-served
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Schools arrange their own transportation
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Grants mailed within 90 days after the visit
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Additional funding may be requested with proof of expenses
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No reimbursement for cancellations or no-shows
Questions?
Natalia Guzman
Student Tours Coordinator
natalia@hmla.org
Virtual Student Tours
Holocaust Museum LA is pleased to continue our virtual student tours, including:
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An introduction to Holocaust Museum LA’s history
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An introduction to the Holocaust and its main events
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A tour of the Museum collection
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A Holocaust survivor talk (Optional)
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Q&A with a Holocaust survivor (Optional)
- Tours last 1 hour
- Survivor talks last 45 minutes
- Up to 500 participants at a time
- Start times are flexible
Click Here to download the Virtual Program Guide.
Questions?
Natalia Guzman
Student Tours Coordinator
natalia@hmla.org
Holocaust Museum LA gratefully acknowledges The Rotary Club of Beverly Hills for their support of Holocaust Education for Students.
Conversations with survivors or their descendants are available for classrooms, schools, and assemblies.
Contact natalia@hmla.org or call 323-456-5082 to create and schedule your program.
