The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is an outdoor memorial at 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue, dedicated to the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Its central Sculpture of Love and Anguish shows an enormous bronze arm reaching skyward, surrounded by figures; a reflecting pool and walls inscribed with victims’ names invite quiet reflection. Walk through the memorial’s historical displays and garden areas at your own pace. Admission is free, and the site is next to Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
The memorial’s central sculpture
The Sculpture of Love and Anguish is the memorial’s central work. A large bronze arm rises from a base of human figures, many reaching upward. The sculpture’s scale and detail draw attention to the suffering commemorated here. Its meaning can be read through both despair and hope, so take time to look closely rather than passing through quickly.
A reflecting pool surrounds the sculpture, adding a quiet space for contemplation. The memorial also includes walls inscribed with the names of victims. Together, these works make remembrance part of the walk through the grounds.
A walk through the outdoor memorial
The site is arranged as a sequence of outdoor areas, with paths, sculptures and displays about the Holocaust. A curved walkway and an arbor with black granite panels present historical information. Other areas include a garden for meditation and a dome of contemplation. Informative plaques and photo panels help explain what you are seeing as you move through the memorial.
The displays include depictions of persecution and life in concentration camps. They are sobering, and the memorial is intended for remembrance and learning. Give yourself time to read the panels and pause where you need to.
Planning a visit
The memorial is at 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach, beside Miami Beach Botanical Garden. It is outdoors and admission is free. A mobile app is available, and the grounds can be explored independently. The memorial is wheelchair accessible, but some walking surfaces are uneven or rough, which may affect how easily you can move through the site.
There is little shade, so bring water and sun protection. Comfortable shoes are useful on the stone paths. A weekday visit can mean a quieter experience, with more space to move slowly through the memorial.
FAQ
Is admission to the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach free?
Yes. Admission is free.
Where is the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach?
It is at 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach, beside Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
What can you see at the memorial?
The grounds include the Sculpture of Love and Anguish, a reflecting pool, a Memorial Wall inscribed with victims’ names, sculptures and historical displays.
Is the memorial wheelchair accessible?
The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible. Some paths have uneven or rough stones.
