Holocaust Museum Houston
Holocaust Museum Houston
Holocaust Museum Houston
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
Charged with educating students and the public about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in society, Holocaust Museum Houston opened its doors in March of 1996. Since that time, impassioned notes, poems, artwork, and other gifts, from school children and adults alike, attest to the life-changing thoughts generated by just one visit to this unique facility. After a $34 million expansion, the Museum reopened in June 2019 after more than doubling in size to a total of 57,000 square feet. Ranked as the nation's fourth largest Holocaust museum and fully bilingual in English and Spanish, the new three-story structure houses a welcome center, four permanent galleries and two changing exhibition galleries, classrooms, research library, café, 187-seat indoor theater and 175-seat outdoor amphitheater. With more than 50 screens, mini-theaters and interactive terminals are featured throughout the Museum.
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United States4,588 contributions
Family
First time I came on my own and it was closed for some reason so second time with the family we entered.
We had to go through security metal detectors and bags inspected. No guns, pepper spray allowed inside.
Admission was reasonable and children 18 or younger were free. Parking was $8.
The free guided tour was already full so we decided to wander around on our own. There was the main Holocaust section, an outdoor memorial, Family Memorial Room and two special exhibits on Human Rights and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG).
I was admired RBG and they did a great overview of her life and accomplishments.
No photos were allowed in the permanent Holocaust gallery. Exhibits, photos and artifacts from survivors or their families that came to Houston were informative and a lot of reading. A rail car (similar vintage to ones used to take people to the camps) and even a boat (used in rescues) were installed inside the museum.
One unique exhibit was a virtual conversation with a Holocaust survivor.
A worthwhile museum to visit in Houston.
We had to go through security metal detectors and bags inspected. No guns, pepper spray allowed inside.
Admission was reasonable and children 18 or younger were free. Parking was $8.
The free guided tour was already full so we decided to wander around on our own. There was the main Holocaust section, an outdoor memorial, Family Memorial Room and two special exhibits on Human Rights and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG).
I was admired RBG and they did a great overview of her life and accomplishments.
No photos were allowed in the permanent Holocaust gallery. Exhibits, photos and artifacts from survivors or their families that came to Houston were informative and a lot of reading. A rail car (similar vintage to ones used to take people to the camps) and even a boat (used in rescues) were installed inside the museum.
One unique exhibit was a virtual conversation with a Holocaust survivor.
A worthwhile museum to visit in Houston.
Written June 18, 2022
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CJTravelerTexas
Texas8,782 contributions
Over the years we have visited a number of historic sites and museums related to the holocaust – Dachau and Sachsenhausen Concentration Camps and the Munich Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism in Germany, and the Auschwitz-Birkenau and Majdanek Concentration Camps and the Oskar Schindler Factory Museum in Poland – but we had never visited the Houston Holocaust Museum until June 2021. The Houston Holocaust Museum is extremely well done and does a commendable job of communicating the evil that took place as a result of Nazi Germany. The introductory video is well worth viewing. Photography is restricted in certain areas of the museum. There is a special exhibit of art by Samuel Bak, who survived the holocaust. The fascinating exhibits are described in both English and Spanish. This is a museum well worth visiting.
Written July 1, 2021
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ChacomomZ
Amarillo, TX336 contributions
Family
This is a beautiful museum with lots of history to see and hear. There is a virtual room (which should have been much larger) where museum goers can ask a Holocaust survivor many questions about his experience (I could have stayed in this exhibit all day.) The museum curator was very good in that he had questions available to ask the man if you couldn’t think of anything. There were several very well done movies in the museum too, with survivors talking through their experiences. Very well done museum!!
Written June 27, 2021
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Austin
Cypress, TX4 contributions
Couples
I don't see how this is so highly rated. I know it seems weird to say a Holocaust Museum is bad but this one was expensive and had little in the way of artifacts compared to others I've been to. My wife just said it was underwhelming, overpriced, and small. The tour wasn't good either. I realize that I'm a history buff so I understand just getting the general information across to the general public is more important, but it didn't feel engaging and my wife said it wasn't good. Did I mention expensive? Their rail car meant to seem like it was one used to transport people to the concentration camp but if I remember right it said it wasn't even a real one, just one like it. I'm pretty sure that was the case but don't hold me to it. I love history and was very disappointed by this place.
Written September 6, 2021
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djh1960
Houston, TX43 contributions
A small museum but wonderfully curated. Like any museum dedicated to the holocost it is hard to visit on an emotional level, but the presentation is appropriate without being overwhelming. Definitely a worthwhile stop in Houston.
Written May 3, 2022
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Mateo R
Mexico City, Mexico119 contributions
It's very informative but honestly I was expecting to see more objects. For me the highlight is a train car of full size, it gives you an idea of the terror people felt on their way to an even more awful place. Most of the musuem consists of reading text on walls, hence my disapointment. In this era where you can find information on pretty much everything with your phone I would expect musuems to fill the more tangible part of things. For example a miniature model of a concentration camp would give you a better feel of the size of the operation and how calculated it was. They just didn't take some park and start doing awful things, there was a lot of planning involved, this highlights the evil machinations of these people. It's not the same to just read about it.
I know it's a sensible topic and I'm glad the musuem exists as is, but still there might be some room for improvement.
I know it's a sensible topic and I'm glad the musuem exists as is, but still there might be some room for improvement.
Written July 12, 2021
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Paul C
2 contributions
Just walking into the museum and passing by the reconstruction of one of the chimneys from the ovens where so many people's bodies were put to death, put me in a somber mood. To see the mementos and read the stories of the people that lived (and died) through this dark part of history, is to grasp in a small way the pain and suffering they went through. When I read or hear about someone saying that the Holocaust did not happen, I weep, for I have been to this museum and believe what I saw.
Written February 11, 2020
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TJ V
Amsterdam, The Netherlands21 contributions
Solo
Being from Amsterdam, The Netherlands myself, this has been a very rough period of time for Europe. Everyone in the world should know what happened exactly and this museum displays this black page in history very well.
The human rights exhibit should be taught in school, providing you with a lot of information.
The human rights exhibit should be taught in school, providing you with a lot of information.
Written January 15, 2020
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EBW
Middleton, WI220 contributions
I haven't been to any of the Holocaust Museums around the country so this was my first experience. Beginning in the beautiful theater room and hearing their voices and stories was an excellent introduction. Of course the entire museum is a moving and powerful experience. They have made it personal and brought it to life. I was struck by the use of he railroad car as a bridge to another section. The size and time spent are about right for the gravity of the topic. Don't miss the area outside the main doors with the stone blocks beside the sidewalk.
Written January 28, 2020
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Theresa K
Houston, TX199 contributions
I was appalled. This did not honor the memories of those who suffered in the Holocaust. It was an insult to them. You walk in and see all this BLM and LGBTQ propaganda. If you want a museum for that, knock yourselves out! However, this is not the place for that. I can't say I'm surprised by the people who gave it good reviews. I guess that's the world we live in. Pathetic.
Written March 4, 2022
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dheez
Sugar Land, TX41 contributions
Is the parking inside?
Grumpyworm
Houston, TX104 contributions
If you've found an inside parking space, you done by passed security and the admission desk and are now part of the exhibits!!!
Brenda M
Chicago, Illinois, United States12 contributions
I realize that this is much smaller but how does it compare to the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.?
Denise14441518
Salem, New Hampshire134 contributions
DC is what I would rate phenomenal...no comparison. BUT that doesn't mean Houston isn't any good. Its much smaller, yes, but its educational, lots of videos running different clips with actual footage, artifacts throughout.
what days is this museum open
Jonathan C
Houston, TX42 contributions
7 days a week
open on what days
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Jonathan C
Houston, TX42 contributions
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SaturdayÂ
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
Noon to 5 p.m.
Dinker_21
Richwood, TX4 contributions
I have a 4 year old girl and a 13 year old boy. Will this please both of them in some way. My son loves history but don't want my daughter to be bored out of her mind!
v4510
Houston, TX130 contributions
I think the 4 year old may be somewhat overwhelmed by the imagery. It is a graphic dspiction of history. This may be a case to divide your efforts. Less than 2 blocks away is the children's museum.
Joan F
Cape May, NJ6 contributions
Do we need tickets before we get to this museum
creese9193
Bridge City, TX10 contributions
No, tickets are available for purchase inside upon arrival. They have exhibits to look at while you're waiting for the next tour to begin. I highly recommend the guided tour and the movie at the end.
LynnLM
Saint Louis, MO51 contributions
How long does it take to tour the musuem?
Colleen_Lingle
48 contributions
I would allow an hour and a half to two hours. There is a pretty good one hour tour that I would recommend, but there are also some individual video histories that are well worth watching and you might want to spend a little more time looking at some of the exhibits. If you have children with you plan to spend about 90 minutes depending on their attention span.
Tickets cost?
DeEttaWaynesville
waynesville,nc81 contributions
Hi, the cost was $10.
SurieO
Chicago, IL11 contributions
How far are you from the airport? Are you open every day?
Stu K
Chesterfield, MO536 contributions
Everything in Houston can be an adventure. The Holocaust Museum is in the museum district, near Rice University and the Medical center. If you are renting a car get one with GPS, since while nothing is difficult like Boston to find, the streets are very long. I would guess 30-45 minutes.
Holocaust Museum Houston
The Holocaust Museum Houston, is located in the Houston Museum District in Houston, Texas and was opened in 1996. The museum is the fourth largest Holocaust memorial museum in the United States. Wikipedia
Address: 5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004
Hours: Open · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone: (713) 942-8000
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- Holocaust Museum Houston is open:
- Sun - Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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