Holocaust Museum Houston

Plan Ahead

Admission is free for all visitors from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays.

Museum Overview

As the fourth-largest Holocaust museum in the U.S., the Holocaust Museum Houston spans three stories and 57,000 square feet following a renovation in 2019.

Highlights

Among the museum's four permanent galleries and two changing exhibition galleries, visitors will find a wide range of artifacts and exhibits, including:

Exhibits and Collections

• Film footage from World War II
• Diaries from young people of the era
• A 1942 railcar used to transport victims
• Items belonging to Holocaust victims, survivors, and their families, particularly from the Houston area
• A Danish fishing boat used to rescue more than 7,000 Danish Jews

Exhibits are presented in both English and Spanish.

Visitor Experiences

Recent visitors praised the museum for its thoughtful design and powerful exhibits. Many found the WWII railcar particularly moving and appreciated the opportunity for a virtual conversation with a survivor.

Location

The Holocaust Museum Houston is situated in Houston’s Museum District, about 3 miles southwest of downtown. It is close to the Children's Museum Houston and just northeast of Hermann Park.

Hours

The museum operates Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. It is closed on Monday, except during holiday weekends.

Tickets

Admission fees are as follows:

• $22 for adults
• $16 for seniors
• Free for anyone 18 or younger

Paid parking is available nearby. Visitors can also reach the museum via the Museum District stop on the METRORail Red Line.

For more information, visit the official website.