July 10, 2015 FREE day at Houston museums so today was this one. we also watched a short film that was told by 4 survivors; horrific and powerful. read more

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This amazing museum, enlightenment center, and place of learning is a Houston gem worthy of your time and investment. The staff are engaging, knowledgeable, and willing to share at the level of knowledge of the individual. They have exceptional programs for adults and children alike. The most resent event for children, Fania's Heart was a beautiful, dynamic piece, it safely brings the children into the holocaust learning experience, and then in the end returns them out safely. Introducing the inspiring concept of "upstanders", who do what is right, and stand up for those unable to do so for themselves. I strongly recommend you go to this museum, it's exceptional. read more

Very good museum. Very deep and tragic stories. Great learning and growth experience. Kids under 18 get in free and adults for 22 each read more

It's a small museum with a great deal of care in preserving and educating the public. The upstairs art display is thought provoking and the docents are always willing to assist. Powerful and a must visit in Houston. read more

This Holocaust museum is a bit different in that instead of a timeline fashion the stories are told through the eyes of survivors who are now residing in Houston. These residents are aging, and the idea of this museum is to keep their stories alive. The museum walks you through the different pathways of each survivor and includes video interviews of their experiences. Heart wrenching at times, the stories remind us of history and how to be cautious going forward. The museum has a nice small cafe and plenty of street parking. No photography inside the galleries, so I only took one photo outside. read more

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Holocaust Museum Houston is both educational and deeply impactful. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, blending personal stories, historical context, and artifacts to create a profound understanding of this tragic history. The friendly, engaging staff added immense value--knowledgeable, compassionate, and eager to answer questions. The museum's respectful atmosphere encourages reflection and learning, making it a vital visit for all ages. A very nice tribute to remembrance and resilience. Highly recommend for its powerful message and dedication to education. read more

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Let's begin by saying I've visited the Holocaust Museum on several occasions with docent tours that continue to share the horrendous and abominable Jewish tragedy that aimed to decimate the Jews. This museum also dedicates space to showcase phenomenal historical events one of which is the Kinsey Collection a private African American Art and History Collection sponsored by Shell. This beautiful family has spent decades acquiring one of a kind artifacts that leave you speechless. Slavery occurred and it was heinous and atrocious. "The Doors of No Return" leave you motionless knowing many of whom who were torn from their countries and families never returned. The one of kind marriage license of African Americans in America before Jamestown was founded. The first African American politicians, civil rights activists, poets, were documented as well as unique art pieces and sculptures. It is a profoundly moving and inspiring exhibit to learn so much about the importance of African American. Don't miss this opportunity to see this collection. read more

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"We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant. Wherever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must - at that moment - become the center of the universe." ― Elie Wiesel Speechless. Holocaust Museum Houston is dedicated to document the atrocities that led to the Holocaust as well as other humanitarian crises in an attempt to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. It is still unbelievable how millions of men, women and children could be murdered as much of the world looked away during the Holocaust. It is even more unbelievable that almost a hundred years later that these crimes against humanity still occur throughout the world. Villages lost. Communities shattered. Families torn apart. Be prepared to be a witness to the events that document the 42,500 ghettos and concentration camps created by the Nazis throughout German-controlled areas of Europe from 1933 to 1945. Six million Jews were murdered. Millions of others that were not Jewish, Russians, Polish, Serbs, Ukrainians, were killed as well. Through oral histories, photographs, gates to lost synagogues, torahs and religious artifacts, the stories of shattered lives that were lost are remembered. Auschwitz-Birkenau-Bergen-Belson-Krakow-Treblinka-Stutthof-Warsaw Listen to the oral histories. Read their story. Did they survive? Did they perish? What about their family? Did anyone help them? So many unanswered questions. Tears flowing for all of the butterflies that represent the children who were murdered. Lives tragically cut short. As you continue to explore the museum, you will find exhibits that rotate exploring themes like the Human Rights Gallery that features displays of UN-recognized genocides as well as tributes to international human rights leaders including Malala Yousafzai and Martin Luther King Jr. On display currently is "Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg" which explores the American judicial system through the lens of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Based upon the New York Times bestselling book, this exhibit offers a glimpse into RBG's life and work. So interesting to learn about RBG's remarkable career as she challenged the norms for women's education, raising a family, starting a career and then as she tried to apply Constitutional promises to all of the "We the People" through her briefs, writings and some of her famously searing dissents. Interesting to see connections between the Notorious RBG and rapper Notorious B.I.G. (who were both born and bred in Brooklyn, New York.) Each gallery section playfully alludes to a song or lyric from the late hip-hop artist. Think about what you saw. The next time you witness hatred. The next time you see injustice. The next time you hear about genocide. read more

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I bloom in the slaughter, like the flowers of the dawn. Like any museum dedicated to the holocost it is hard to visit on an emotional level, but the presentation is appropriate without being overwhelming. A very difficult part of human history displayed in an incredibly moving way. We must be educated as to how such terrible atrocities were allowed to happen lest we repeat them ourselves! read more

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Went here on a date on a Sunday so it wasn't crowded at all. We were able to enjoy the museum and not feel rushed. Not a large museum but it definitely has a lot of information. I learned some things that I did not know regarding the Holocaust. 5/5 for the experience. read more

The Holocaust Museum Houston is a one of a kind sanctuary for thought and reflection. The HMH championing of human rights certainly seems more poignant given the tragic events unfolding in Israel. Personally, I came for the Green Book exhibit currently on loan from the Smithsonian Institute. The exhibit did a wonderful job capturing the need and success of the African American version of the AAA travel guide. The exhibit captures the impact of segregation on móbil African American travelers. One of the more enlightening features of the exhibit was highlighting many of the clubs, restaurants and businesses that catered to this segment including more than twenty in Houston. While HMH is worth a trip on its own, the Green Book exhibit is a priceless bonus. read more

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I went to the HMH today for the first time to see the The Notorious RBG exhibit. It's currently at the museum through July 31, 2022. Reservations were recommended for the exhibit, however it didn't matter when we arrived because it wasn't very busy. GA admission is $19 and the exhibit reservation was free. You can purchase a ticket at the front desk, but there were signs in the parking lot encouraging people to purchase tickets online. The RBG exhibit sits behind the Human Rights Gallery. It goes through her entire life and spends some time on some of the history making cases that she argued. If you're a fan, or if you are interested in history and government, you will like this exhibit. I spent two hours going through the exhibits and probably could have spent more time. The Human Rights Exhibit near the entrance was really fascinating. It is very up to date with information on recent hate crimes against AAPI as well as racial reckoning following the death of George Floyd. Reading through the information on the Holocaust was very heavy (obviously) and sadly, I could see parallels between what happened then and what is happening now with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Some of the graphic videos are towards the end of the Bearing Witness exhibit near the Memorial Room. The videos are inside podiums, so it's easy to walk by them and not even realize there's a screen. It is very graphic and very disturbing but it is an important part of the history. Masks are optional, but most people were wearing them. You do have to go through security at the entrance. They do not check vaccine cards. There's a café on the second floor and I believe that is the only area of the museum where food and drink are allowed. Photos are not allowed on the first floor. You can take photos (without flash) on the second floor. They didn't really have prominent signs stating no photography so just be aware of that. It is mentioned in the pamphlet, but I didn't see it until after I left the museum. Parking at the museum is $8. There's a pay station inside in the hallway leading to the restroom near the main entrance so I would recommend paying there before you get back to your car. There's plenty of street parking (meter) as well as a paid lot across the street for $6. The building is very beautiful and modern and the exhibits are very interesting and important. I'm glad I was able to visit today. read more

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Informative, moving, and different perspectives on a said time in history. The deli exhibit is a fun and great way to explore a different type of cultural history. Parking both on-site and street. The museum is free on Thursdays. read more

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An important part of Houston in the museum district The stories of Holocaust survivors can never be told too many times This is May aplace just for Jews but for all people who are concerned about instances of inhumanity in today's world read more

Hank was our docent, He was so cool, very informative, interesting, and very kind. We had walked around learning so much and he made it very easy to understand. 10/10 read more

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Pros Good pricing moving stories interesting art cons have to pay for parking My experience I found out about the museum on Click2Houston. It's there 25th anniversary they was offering free admission plus there was a new exhobit that was there at no additional charge.I had to go typically the cost is $19 To get in per person $4 off to AARP members So $15. However my son would have been free it's free it's free to everyone under 18 and free on Thursdays. There was Japanese Peanuts Complimentary entry was available and free face mask. Every second Saturday on June 12, July 10 and Aug. 14. The museum is located at 5401 Caroline Street. Guests can experience the special juried exhibition, Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict, at no cost due to a partnership with United Airlines and H-E-B. This exhibit, which explores themes of social justice and human rights through 100 artworks of Houston Latinx artists, is available through Oct. 17. Sources Click2houston read more

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It features Hitler's Holocaust, but includes more recent genocide's. I guess they will have to add Putin's invasion of Ukraine although Ukraine has the resources to fight back. read more

I love anything that is World War 2 related exhibits. The history of the Holocaust is no exception and this place was definitely on my to-do list when I visited Houston. I was not disappointed by this museum. The exhibit was very moving and showed the history of the Jewish persecution from the beginning of Nazi's rise in power all the way liberation. There are plenty of documentaries and artifacts throughout the tour. A lot of descriptive placards in both English and Spanish. It took about 2.5 hours for me to finish the entire tour. Because of COVID, you have to buy tickets online before hand. They no longer sell tickets at the front desk. I didn't know this and had to order the ticket on my phone despite having already arrived there in person. read more

This was a great museum with some information things. They are just reopening so it was a little upsetting because a lot of things are not complete yet but yet their charging full admission price. There was also no one to walk around and give guided tours currently if you want that option. Yet they have times listed on their board for guided tours which start in August but a few people I overheard while getting my admission ticket weren't happy. This is museum is a lot of reading. No current interactive things like some museums I've been to besides the questions you can ask one of the survivors interactively. Highly recommend stopping by especially for school age kids. read more

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A tour well done. Exhibits very clear and helpful in understanding the times. Honest explanation of the events of the times. read more

They did a great job with the renovations. The museum is full of knowledge and information regarding the Holocaust. The testimonies of actual survivors are truly heartbreaking but necessary for the audience to really understand what happened. This is history every child should know. Take your children. Let them see & learn of the history of the Holocaust. We don't want it to be repeated. read more

What an amazing treasure for the city of Houston. I believe the museum is less than two years old in this location. It is the fourth largest Holocaust Museum in the US. Adults are $15 and students up to age 18 are free. They strongly recommend not bringing young children. This isn't the place where children should be running around, yelling, trying to grab things and interfering with the experience of other visitors. Unfortunately we've all seen more than a few children who fit that description. For children who are upper elementary and older, it can be a memorable experience. With the virus restrictions, you must wear a mask the entire time and sanitize your hands. You will go through an inspection checkpoint just like at the airport. The security guards were very friendly and made it simple and easy for us. You can listen to the audio tour on your phone, but we chose to just read as we went which was fine. The signs provide a tremendous amount of information. Parking is in the lot on the side of the museum and is free. The area around the museum seems safe and is near the other local museums and attractions. The suggested tour time is 2-3 hours. We stayed for a little less than two hours. We could have stayed longer, but we didn't feel cheated or like we missed anything during our visit. There is an excellent film to view at the beginning of the tour with plenty of bench seating inside the round theater. The tour and artifacts begin outside of the theater doors. It is a self-guided tour. All of the touch screens are unusable right now due to the virus but that didn't take away from the tour. No photography is allowed. The museum focuses on the impact of the Holocaust on the Jewish people. There is some mention of other groups but the information primarily relates the Jewish experience. It does have a section which tells about help provided in the Scandinavian countries which isn't a widely known aspect. A fishing boat that is either an actual boat or a replica of those used to smuggle Jews from one country into another is there. Lois Lowry's book "Number The Stars" describes this part of the war and the Danish Resistance. There is also one of the infamous box cars used to transport the Jews to the camps located in the museum. Visitors have to walk through it to continue the tour. That part alone is worth seeing and experiencing. The most moving aspect of the museum were the interviews of survivors who eventually settled and lived in the Houston area. There are screens throughout the museum showing clips from these interviews. To see grown old men cry about things they witnessed well over 50 years from when the interviews were done was gut wrenching. As a mother, I had tears running down my face listening to elderly women talk about the last time they saw their own moms and the horrible choices their moms were forced to make. It makes you so thankful that people had the foresight to record these before it was too late and those memories were lost. The end of the tour allows visitors to go to a different section which addresses hate, segregation, genocide, and other atrocities that have happened and continue to happen around the world. It discusses Zambia, Serbia, Rwanda, South Africa, Ukraine, among other places. There's a section on the struggle within the US and its history of mistreatment of certain groups of people. This area is by no means exhaustive but it is enlightening as visitors see that the Holocaust was not an isolated event. There is also hope that is discussed as well as suggestions for how people can play a role in changing the course of history in the future. Not many people will ever have to chance to visit an actual concentration camp. My husband and I have been to Dachau and Sachsenhausen to see things firsthand. We've had the unique experience of having a friend tell what he saw when his troop liberated Dachau. Not many people will get to visit the national museum in Washington DC either. But for many, Houston is accessible. It tells the same powerful story, and visitors can come away feeling the weight of the tragedy and a commitment to change in the future. It is 2-3 hours well spent. read more

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Lovely building on a quiet street with plenty of street and lot parking. Visited last week and my observation of ample parking and reduced engagement in the area might be due to COVID - just a FYI. Also due to COVID, a mask must be worn during the entire visit inside the building. To ease my entry, I paid the $19 cost for admission online and printed out my confirmation. I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival that not only were the information desk employees masked, they provided a full outline of the museum, offered fingertip covers for touching exhibits and pamphlet with a museum map. I followed their suggestion and went to the first viewing room which was showing a short video from Houston area survivors that served as an introduction to the exhibit. A docent was sitting in the area to answer questions during the film. The same docent was also walking through the exhibit to assist, if needed. The actual exhibit took me about 2 hours to work through after reading almost all of the material. There were some interesting pieces and language but, for me, the timeline didn't begin as far back as it could've to fully explain the cause. I left wishing there was more information on specifically how and why the Nazi party was created beyond it being a result of war. Additionally, there was a Nelson Mandela exhibit. It was curated interestingly and for a few pieces, I needed to go back to the beginning to follow the order of his life/career. It also had some solid information and I learned a couple things about his legacy. A few interactive tools weren't functional which was disappointing considering there aren't many and the 2nd floor didn't have much beyond wonderful lighting. I also didn't take any inside pics to adhere to the rules. I was also disappointed that while the first employees I met were masked, upon leaving there was a group of employees who weren't. Not sure it was worth $19 plus paid parking but still glad I checked it out. read more

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Truly beautiful, haunting museum. This museum has tributes to all survivors of the Holocaust and specifically features stories of Houston survivors which is really unique. There is tons of information and documentaries and videos which discuss the atrocities of the Holocaust and the strength of humanity through it all. Highly recommend. read more

Outstanding museum and a must see for every human on this planet. A lot of first hand accounts of what the Jews experienced written in letters and pictures. It amazes how much hate a heart can hold. I think this is a part of history that should NEVER be forgotten. read more

This is the first place we visited on our trip to Houston. Definitely a very interesting and informative museum. Although there aren't many exhibits, there is a lot of information so plan to stay for ~2+ hours to get the full experience. My favorite exhibit was definitely in the welcoming center. I didn't catch his name, but the elderly tour guide was great at explaining every part of the exhibit in a compact way while also keeping in entertaining. It was an incredibly eye opening experience and I would definitely recommend you to check it out if you're in the Houston area! read more

We decided to stop here since we had a couple hours. Very informative. Be advised there is Much reading and walking. You can get headphones for an additional cost. read more

I've been here probably a dozen times and this is my first time to the upgraded building. The building in its self is beautiful and there is a lovely area Dedicated to individuals who have impacted humanity around the world. I truly enjoyed this area. Now for the part of this review that I regret. In the portions that make up the Holocaust it seems to be missing practically all the artifacts that I was used to seeing and reading about. It's all replace with a chronological video exhibits. Which is ok if your gonna have a different section of the museum with the artifacts. There is a back room that is empty that could easily be used to facilitate this but after asking about this the staff said it's used for exhibits and that they still had all the artifacts and they may reappear in 6 months or so. I certainly hope so because there is nothing that would that is on show right now that would get me to come back. It now cost $15 for admission with various discounts but nothing for veterans. Other then then that the train car and boat are inside and they have a huge theater upstairs, which is over kill as every room seems to have multiple videos playing. There is a massive opportunity for improvement. read more

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Despite that I already knew the story, this place still moved me. It's hard to put into words the feels. I highly recommend that everyone visit this place at least once. Of course they're about to move so you'll have to wait until the new location opens! read more

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Very informative to understand Holocaust better and has personal video interviews with Houston survivors of the event.

I learned so much more than I knew after coming here. It did get a bit sad but a beautiful exhibit. read more

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This museum is FREE to all and is dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust. There are lots of pictures and text for you read and look at to educate yourself about this horrifying time. There is also an area in the back with actual soil from 6 concentration camps. In the back there is an authentic 1942 World War II railcar of the type used to carry millions of Jews to their deaths and a 1942 Danish fishing boat of the type used to save more than 7,200 Danish Jews escape. There is an audio tour available and there is a 30 minute video at the end of the exhibit. This place takes a suggested donation of 5 dollars, but is worth so much more for the knowledge and experience it provides. read more

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It was my first time going to any holocaust museum and I enjoyed learning more about it. I thought I knew plenty about the subject but after seeing the exhibits such as the railcar and the Danish rescue boat and more, I imagined being in their shoes and it's unimaginable to think that such evil exists in this world. Go experience this for yourself, it is a must. Moreover, It was free Thursday's but as I expected there was a lot of people with babies that were crying and it was hard to concentrate with that noise, so try to pay instead of going for free and stay kind! read more

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Short Story: I am simply stunned by the history of the Holocaust. Long Story: This place features film, artifacts, and whose employees were the relatives of the Holocaust. I am stunned in going through a tour of this place, imagining what happened, and trying to put myself in that situation. Words cannot compare to what I saw and experienced. read more

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This is one of my favorite museums in Houston. It's free to the public and runs on donations. I take my students to this museum annually and they are able to tailor tours to fit our needs. It's always an educational experience and continues to remind me of "besa" or "to do the right thing." I hope every Houstonian experiences this gem in the museum district. read more

Beautiful, I have always wanted to go to a Holocaust museum and this left my heart very heavy. Note: you are not allowed to take pictures of anything. Be prepared to walk! The maps are very useful if you don't know your way around the building. It took us 3 hours to explore this museum. read more

It was educational and tastefully done. However, i was expecting it to have interactive displays and lots of artifacts. In that aspect, I was disappointed. 99% of the Museum was pictures on the wall that told a story. It definitely needs improvement. As a disclaimer, I went to the Holocaust museum in Washington DC, and it was amazing and emotionally moving. So, my expectations were high - and that could be why I expected more. read more

great place very informative what the people wwnt through is so sad but needs to be talked about read more

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Awesome Museum. Very moving and emotional. Very educational and alot of history about the Holocaust. It will definitely open up your eyes to one of the most horrific times in history. A must see read more

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My visit was prompted by being accepted for a Warren Fellowship. Therefore, I had access to a few more amenities and spent a week in the museum with program and educational directors and community partners. I'd highly recommend visiting this if you are into museums, Holocaust museums, history, or narratives of injustice. There is more than a sad story of victims as is mostly assumed, but a thorough and thoughtfully-designed memorial of survivors and lives lost during this tragic era. Even upon entrance, you see a memorial of all of the countries effected by this miscarriage of humanity with stones placed as cultural markers. -memorial room -boxcar replica? -rescue boat -memorial structures -stained glass -silhouettes -student/adult friendly maps and info plaques -video clips with real footage ......and many more features This museum is a must-see/experience for children and adults, historians, non-academics, teachers, or those who may simply be curious to learn more than what they learned in school. read more

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