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4.6 (135 reviews)
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Marisa P.

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.

Ashley D.

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.

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C B.

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.

Notorious RBG
Helene S.

"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.

Exterior of the museum by the front entrance
Karin N.

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!

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Ron P.

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.

Jennifer G.

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.

Tiffany J.

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.

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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

Darlene B.

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

Erin M.

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.

Exterior of the museum by the front entrance.
Laura F.

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.

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Their are remodeling. It's a big job. They have temporarily relocated to an address on Kirby. Their website gives the address of the temp locations.

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4.2(825 reviews)
0.3 miMuseum District

The museum never disappoints the science lover in me. From the regular exhibits to the special…read moreexhibits on loan, there is always something interesting. The pictures are of the outside of the museum and the butterfly exhibit. There is a nice sloping walkway in the butterfly house. Also they have several benches to sit on if you want to just sit and be one with the butterflies while they fly around you. For $5 you can release a new butterfly into the butterfly house. It might be a cool experience for a child to release a butterfly. Aside from the butterfly house they have an IMAX, planetarium and the regular and special exhibit museums. There is a McDonalds in the lobby and restrooms throughout the museum. They have a parking garage that requires a fee (might be free with a membership). But on a rainy day this extra charge might be worth it. They sometimes run out of parking space though, so you might have to walk from free lots a ways away.

I visited the Houston Museum of Natural Science with the family and had a decent experience-- but…read moremy wallet felt drained. The museum has a parking garage that is convenient but fills up quickly. The cost is a $30 flat rate and the spaces are tight, so reverse parking is key. General admission, planetarium, butterfly exhibit, and special exhibits are all individually priced. We spent $226 for a family of four to see two special exhibits (including general admission + parking). The Terracotta exhibit was smaller than we hoped -- more smaller artifacts and limited interactive elements and terracotta warriors on display. The King Tut exhibit was more memorable-- more immersive, better videos, and a clear narrative about his life, death, and discovery. Food is the biggest drawback. The Element Grill closes at 3pm, so late-day visitors are left with pre-made café items from the Periodic Table next door. This included cold cut sandwiches, burgers/hot dogs sitting under warmers, canned soda and bags of chips at a premium price. Recommend to visit the HMNS on a Tuesday 5-8pm for free general admission or consider a membership to save on costs. Plan ahead and eat beforehand or bring food and enjoy a nice picnic across the street!

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4.3(583 reviews)
0.3 miMuseum District

I visited this museum specifically to view the Friday Khalo exhibit but found myself spending…read moreseveral hours exploring the rest of the museum. MFAH is a vast space that houses an impressive collection of arts and artifacts. Among its renowned pieces are works by Monet, Van Gogh, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri Matisse, and many more. The museum also features an Islamic Art Collection, Roman Catholic collection, and African Gold exhibit. Additionally, MFAH offers numerous immersive and interactive experiences for visitors. I particularly enjoyed walking through Ernesto Neto: SunForceOceanLife. A great experience for both adults and kids. Frida: The Making of an Icon, a captivating exhibition, graced the halls of MFAH in January and will leave May 17. This remarkable exhibition showcases over 30 works by the iconic artist. Among the treasures on display are her authentic dresses, back braces, corset, and boot, offering a glimpse into her life and artistic journey. If you are a fan, this is a must visit. You will not be disappointed. Note: Special exhibitions like Frida's is only $10 on Thursdays.

The MFAH is huge with some works from famous artists and many artworks from around the world. The…read moreexhibits are pretty standard art museum galleries that you could find anywhere, but they sometimes have temporary exhibits that are more interesting and eclectic. They have free admission every Thursday, and we paid $10 each to get the all access pass for temporary exhibits. Parking is $10 in the garage. We went to see a Frida Kahlo exhibit and an interactive playground-like exhibit by Ernesto Neto. They gave us hospital grippy socks to climb on the structure. Kusama's Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity was cool as well, although one minute of standing in there was definitely sufficient. The least enjoyable "immersive" exhibit was the James Turrell one where we just sat on a bench for one minute to watch something, except that nothing happened. I am not an art person, so I wasn't super engaged by this museum as it is pretty similar to other art museums, but I think it's a good one for patient people who enjoy art.

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4.6(72 reviews)
0.6 miMuseum District

Peaceful, zen, bit of nature within the museum district's Herman Park…read more Parking was free since we went on a Sunday and we were able to find a very close spot within the lot. We want on a day with gorgeous weather, not too hot and plenty of sunshine. We saw squirrels, turtles coyfish and various birds. There was a decent crowd but we were able to move around easily and get some cute pics. This is a beautiful weather day must.

This was my first visit to the Japanese Garden in Houston, and it left a gentle impression on me. I…read morecame toward the tail end of winter, just as spring was teasing its way in. Here and there, I spotted a delicate cherry blossom and a few early blooms, though I wish I had visited at the peak of flower season. The garden itself is exquisitely designed and every corner seems crafted for peace, and I truly enjoyed the calm atmosphere. It felt like a small escape from the city hustle. That said, I did notice the cleanliness was a bit of an issue; the garden could definitely use some extra care to keep it pristine. Another small drawback was the restroom situation. There are only two available, and both were quite busy, so I ended up waiting a while and eventually decided it wasn't worth it. Still, the park draws a lovely crowd with people come to stroll, reflect, and soak in the beauty. If I'm in Houston again at a better time, I'll absolutely return to see the garden in full bloom. It has so much potential, and with a little more attention to detail, it could be a true hidden gem.

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4.2(403 reviews)
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how could i not give the menil collection 5 stars?!! i…read morecan't think of another place in town where you can see such an amazing collection of art for free. every menil building is in immaculately curated. whenever you're in the area, please do yourself a favor and visit!! make sure to take your time and visit all of the buildings!

I have never been to a worse museum. Thank god it was free because I wouldn't pay a single penny to…read morego here again. They should've owned me money for going. The security guards are rude as hell. Apparently you can't point at the art and god forbid you had your PAMPHLET open while you are walking. To the man who told me to close it, you are insufferable. The pamphlets are for the people and they can do whatever the hell they want with it. He must be so bored standing around doing nothing with his life that he decided to make an issue with my PIECE OF PAPER. The art is utter dog sh*t. I don't need to go to art school to say the art was awful. The art looks like someone took their poop and smeared it on canvas with scribbles. I think a toddler can create better art. Everyone looked so depressed to be working there which I can see why if I was staring at bullsh*t all day. I've been to so many art museums over the years and I have never had such an awful experience with the pieces and the staff. Rude staff, crap art. Only people who know nothing about art will enjoy this "collection". Make sure to not take pictures of the trash work, point at it, or have your pamphlet open because they will cause an issue with you.

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4.4(105 reviews)
3.3 miWashington Corridor, The Heights

I've lived in the heights when I was a kid/teen for like 20 years. Not sure how I never been here…read more I always saw it and wanted to go. Saw the parade from time to time. Out of the the times we come by to this museum it was the showcase for owners collage artwork. Talk about being very lucky! The exhibit was top notch. I got air of ideas for art at this exhibit. Great ideas and pieces. This is a true gem in houston Texas. If you haven't stoped by don't be like me and wait 20 years. So glad I got to see her work. The museum is free. They sell merch so support them that way. I'll definitely keep this one in rotation as they change the exhibit every few months. Very happy we were able to stop by and see her work and mural. I will add the older lady at the front working the ticket booth needs to relax. dropping all these art names and organizations and acting all shocked like we didn't know who they were. Relax lady. We are not absorbed into the art scents like you are! Then she had the nerve to say something about someone winning some 400k award. She emphasized 400k. I wanted to say, is that the first time you seen 400k but I was trying to be more like god and let her make it.

This was my first time here! It's been on my list of museums. It's a unique, albeit small, museum…read more It fits only about 3-4 cars inside and other artwork among the small and larger rooms. When we went, the artist was also there talking about his art pieces. It's like when you visit the art galleries at Sawyer Yards. Pretty cool. You can leave donations for this free museum. There's a painting of Mrs. Jones, chihuahua, which she was introduced to us when we came in during our appointment time. For same-day appointments, you call to schedule. Anyway, she was so cute walking around the museum. We were told that the art changes every 4 months, so it'll be nice to come back and see what's new. I also want to see the art car parade next time. There's parking in front of the museum about 4 spaces like when you park in a driveway at home or street parking within walking distance that fits about 7 vehicles.

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3.5(153 reviews)
0.2 miMuseum District

I found this to be a very interesting museum if you are interested in all elements of the human…read morebody. Parking was free across the street, but on a weekend, there wasn't any available spaces. We had to stop and wait on the lot for someone to move. We only had to wait a few minutes, but I presume there are arguments over spaces because there is a sign upon entry that says no holding spaces. When we walked to the museum, we noticed that there was a paid museum parking lot right in front of the main entry. The cost is only $8.00 and there were half of the spaces empty. We'll do that next time. All in all, it was a good experience and I encourage others to visit.

I've lived in Houston for years and never made it to The Health Museum until today. I decided to…read morevisit at the very last minute remembering that many of the museums offer free admission on Thursdays. Take note that admission is free on Thursday but you must make a reservation in advance, available in 30 minute reservation time blocks. These blocks allow you a 30 minute timeframe to enter but once inside, you're welcome to stay until close. After arriving, I was not surprised but still a little overwhelmed with the number of small children and families with baby strollers. As several other reviewers mentioned, this is really a Children's Health Museum with the exhibits featuring larger than life organs and elementary interactive displays geared towards a child. I'll admit I did enjoy walking around the displays such as the enormous human eye and massive beating heart, but wished there had been more information on modern medicine and some of the advances like prosthetic joints and transplantation. They did have a current exhibit featuring the rise of microplastics with a focus on the waste collection efforts at Buffalo Bayou and some statistics about Houston plastic usage. This was a nice touch to have a local feature. For logistics, the museum is located right in the middle of the museum district making it super easy to walk to other surrounding museums and some of the great parks and gardens in the area. It's just two or three blocks from the metro rail line and they do have parking onsite for $8 for all day parking. This is convenient but I honestly recommend just going with metered street parking. I paid just over $2 for an hour. Overall, a great spot for kids.

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