Three-story museum featuring immersive exhibits, historical artifacts, and educational programs focused on the Holocaust, human rights, and social justice.
General Information
Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Closed Monday and major holidays including New Year’s Day, Easter, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Seniors (65+), AARP Members, Active Duty Military: $16
Ages 0–18 and College Students (with ID): Free
Members: Free
Free admission Thursdays from 2pm to 5pm
How to Get There
Take US-59 South, exit Main Street, turn left on Binz Street, then right onto Caroline Street.
Overview
Holocaust Museum Houston is a 57,000-square-foot museum in the Museum District dedicated to educating visitors about the Holocaust and honoring its victims. Four permanent galleries and two rotating exhibition spaces are supported by more than 50 multimedia stations, along with a theater and research library.
Opened in 1996, it's the fourth-largest Holocaust museum in the United States. Through its exhibits and educational programs, it offers a space for remembrance and reflection on human rights and the dangers of hatred and prejudice.
Notable Exhibits
- WWII-Era German Railcar — an authentic railcar of the type used to transport victims to concentration camps
- Human Rights Gallery — explores human rights issues connected to the Holocaust
- Young Diarists' Gallery — features the writings of young people who lived through the Holocaust
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