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Holocaust Museum Houston

5401 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004-6804 (The Museum District)
713 942 8000
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Ranked #6 of 150 attractions in Houston
Type: History Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: The Holocaust Museum Houston educates visitors about prejudice and tolerance. You can see archival film, a Danish rescue boat and a World War II... more » Owner description: The Holocaust Museum Houston educates visitors about prejudice and tolerance. You can see archival film, a Danish rescue boat and a World War II railcar used to transport victims to concentration camps. « less
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Omer, null, Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

the staff was very friendy. lots of information. they have a real train cart that used to ship the people to the camps. seasonal exhabitions.

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Smaller museum but packed with information and pleasant and helpful staff. Brought 5 children who were interested and enjoyed the time we spent there.

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Houston,Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Good docents, great special events with interesting speakers. In an interesting part of downtown Houston

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Humble, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

It's Free, and if you want to get earphones they accept $5 donation. I think it's a really cool museum and full of facts and history that everyone should know about. Knowledge is POWER. :)

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Angleton, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Don't go expecting it to be like the Holocaust Museum in DC, but definitely go to visit. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and give their personal experiences. They have one of the train cars that could have possibly been used, which I didn't see in DC. Beautiful and meaningful architecture, very well thought out facility.

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Houston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This museum is so well done that it truly makes you feel the experience of those that lived through it. You will come out in awe of the survivors, and with broken hearts for those that didn't. It truly is a must see.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We went on a tour with volunteer guide, Mr Kavanagh, who was amazing! It doesn't matter how many times you have heard the tales before, his talk was hard hitting and talked through the political scene worldwide before and during WWII. You will be glad you came to visit. Highly recommended!

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Holly Hill, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

A site to definitely visit. Gives you a look into the lives of those both surviving and deceased and the terrible event that changed the world. The pictures, while difficult to look at, bring forth the reality and the scale of the hatred of Hitler and his followers toward the Jewish people. While standing in the train car we tried... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

It is a somewhat small museum, but worth a visit. It was well laid out, educational and well done. No fee, but a donation is accepted.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Houston Holocaust Museum. A honest, vital, and historic look at a terrible tragedy- that happened before everyones' eyes. This is a story that must be told and shared - especially with families. Honestly brutal - touching - and very moving. The history of the Shoah is developed in great detail. Very sobering - I highly recommend this Museum- it deserves... More

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