Holocaust Museum Houston
Holocaust Museum Houston
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 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.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Cypress, TX10 contributions
Oct 2020 • 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 6 September 2021
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ChacomomZ
Amarillo, TX334 contributions
Jun 2021 • 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 27 June 2021
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TJ V
Amsterdam, The Netherlands20 contributions
Jan 2020 • 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 15 January 2020
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EBW
Middleton, WI204 contributions
Dec 2019
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 28 January 2020
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Mateo R
Mexico City, Mexico123 contributions
Jul 2021
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 12 July 2021
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djh1960
Houston, TX41 contributions
Jul 2021
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 3 May 2022
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Guapisima80
Vienna, Austria32 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
A very lovingly designed museum in memory of the Holocaust and its victims. You should definitely try the free tour there, I learned a lot. Despite the very sad subject matter, it is absolutely worth seeing. Taking photos is not allowed in the museum!
Written 20 August 2023
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Theresa K
Houston, TX200 contributions
Mar 2022
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 4 March 2022
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Brady S
3 contributions
Nov 2021
Never forget. Got the chance to come in during some downtime on a business trip, and it was a very moving experience. Really helps put things in perspective and enjoy what you do have. Important history lesson to never repeat
Written 7 January 2022
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1Dolores1
Clemson, SC304 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
A very difficult part of human history displayed in an incredibly moving way. Many videos of survivors experiences and details of their great loss. We must be educated as to how such terrible atrocities were allowed to happen lest we repeat them ourselves!
Written 25 January 2024
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If you've found an inside parking space, you done by passed security and the admission desk and are now part of the exhibits!!!
Written 18 February 2020
I realize that this is much smaller but how does it compare to the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.?
Written 23 February 2017
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.
Written 24 February 2017
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
Noon to 5 p.m.
Written 11 November 2016
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!
Written 24 July 2016
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.
Written 24 July 2016
Do we need tickets before we get to this museum
Written 1 July 2016
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.
Written 5 July 2016
How long does it take to tour the musuem?
Written 1 March 2016
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.
Written 3 March 2016
How far are you from the airport? Are you open every day?
Written 9 July 2015
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
Written 9 July 2015
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