Holocaust Museum Houston

5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, USA

Address:	5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, USA
Phone:	+1 713-942-8000
Site:	hmh.org
Rating:	4.6
Working:	9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 12–5PM

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Frana Old World Catering

Loved visiting The Bracero Exhibition (with a speaker to introduce us to it) that the Holocaust Museum hosted. Being an immigrant from amazing, hard working immigrant parents, I told my parents about the exhibit and my father mentioned that he remembered when that happened and how he tried applying for the program. He did not get approved because after looking at his hands, that was the only way they could prove they had done manual labor, they did not show any callus. So he started rubbing his hands over rocks to try to pass but still didnt work. So he came over the other way, Plan B, with everyone else that could not get approved through The Bracero Program. There was also pictures of families in the exhibit from a small town, San Mateo NL México. My mother was born, raised and has returned to San Mateo. It brought tears to my eyes to see pictures of not only Monterrey but of this very small town where my abuelita called home in such an amazing part of my history that no one talks about, until now. Good job bringing awareness, especially in these times.

Nøkkenbuer

The Holocaust Museum of Houston is certainly interesting. The information available is extensive and it provides detailed accounts of survivors from the period. Adolf Hitler is spoken about and depicted without any obvious bias or hesitation. The facts available are generally accurate and in fact, the museum isnt about the Holocaust alone. It also speaks of discrimination against Jewish people and how it has occurred throughout history. There are many artifacts and displays that help show you the conditions of the various concentration and extermination camps. Contrary to the popular criticism that there is a lot of guilt, blame, and rhetoric at Holocaust museums, there is little bias throughout the exhibit. As far as Im concerned, its more of a World War II museum with its focus on the Holocaust. If youre interested in WWII history, the Holocaust Museum of Houston is a great place to go.

Kimequa Davis

I have been to the Smithsonian National Holocaust Museum in DC and also the Holocaust Museum in Houston. They are both excellent museums. I "lucked out" when visiting this museum because I happened to be visiting at the same time as a school group, so I got to "tag along" with their tour. I learned so much that I would definitely recommend trying to get a staff member to give you a tour when you go. Im not sure their general policy regarding this, but its worth asking. The museum is very thought-out and moving. I highly recommend a visit. As a side-note, you may want to check out the store as well. I was surprised to see some Dr. Seuss books, so I asked about them. That was the first time I really understood how politically charged his childrens books were. Quite powerful as well.

Candace Matthews

I love this museum. It is very small, but packed full of very meaningful pieces. They do a nice job of walking you through the timeline of what happened when during this awful time in history. They give credit to those who helped and suffered along side the Jews too. There is also a small 9/11 memorial setup inside of here and a small garden. If you need to reflect on what is really important in life, put your life back into perspective, come here and spend some time in the shoes of others. It is necessary to remember what or be shown what has happened in this world in the hope that we wont repeat the same mistakes. If you have a student ID, you can get in for free. Some argue that this place doesnt pay attention to the plight of those who are not Jews, but it does.

Will Bratton

By the end of it I was offended because theyd chosen to focus on the villains that are dead and gone and completely neglected to mention those that are still with us. Afterward I asked the staff (who acted as though they were all righteous volunteers) if they could please notify the proper authority about including a section on IBMs incredibly involved role in the Holocaust. There is ample space, and I found it disingenuous to show concentration camp numbers tattooed on victims without consideration for who issued the numbers to begin with. All in all a very forgettable experience. One should read IBM and the Holocaust instead, as its much more informative.

Demir Karsan

I truly appreciate the museums goal to commemorate and remind public the terrible inhuman genocide crime the Nazis committed against the Jewish race and religion. However, there are some ethnic groups that are trying to turn their past war sufferings against other groups as a political act of vengeance ( such as the Armenians and Greeks against Turks) claiming that what happened in the first world war was genocide, forgetting that the other groups equally suffered in the same war. Recently HMH has been giving support to these groups for their own political benefit and I do not appreciate this attitude.

Lisa Mulligan

One of the most powerful way of showing how many people were going through life and then went into one of the most horrible way of surviving the way they had to make a big difference from the way they were just going through their life so much hate towards our way to see how things work in the world that we have become one that can make the same mistake twice and it makes me so much more afraid of my own way of making it to my next step in this world of how we use one who is not getting the same results that we have our way of thinking is so heartless and it makes me sick!

Christine Tran

I have been here 3 times and it is truly an experience that everyone should have. Ive also been to the one in D.C., as well as have visited the camps in Poland, including the infamous Auschwitz. I believe this to be the best experience of all 3. Very informative, well laid-out, and somber. I have done multiple reports throughout my years in school on this subject, but nothing has brought home the anguish and humility that I experienced here. In order to be better people, I believe we must look at he worst of humanity if we are to live in peace and harmony.

Cindy Saldana

It was sobering. I knew the major details of the Holocaust, but there were so many things I was unaware of. Walking through the museum was heartbreaking. Seeing pictures and reading what so called humans can do to other human beings tore at me. Watching the interviews with Holocaust survivors at the end had us all near tears, including our 2 kids. As difficult as it was to see and hear, it was necessary. No photography was allowed, but there are a lot of pictures blown up and described, and memorabilia under glass cases. A must see.

JP Freeman

Recommend visiting, especially if youre traveling on extended personal or business trips (Most definitely visit the one in DC if you have the opportunity). Prepare yourself mentally for the tragedies of WWII. It is an important reminder for all to consider so hopefully this horrendous event doesnt happen again (i.e. take this learning, recognize it, and balance it by pondering modern day events like Palestine, ISIS, etc. How can we, citizens of the world, break the hate cycle?)

Patrick Jones

Very educational. I know a good bit about the holocaust and I still learned something. It is a very sobering experience. Ive also visited the Washington DC Holocaust Museum. I feel like DC is set up just to wreck your emotions (perhaps needed to understand the event). This one however gets your emotions going without making everyone cry. Add that to the educational aspect and I think this is the better experience. If you are in the Houston area, Id say its a must see.