Holocaust Museum Houston is dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust, remembering the 6 million Jews and other innocent victims, and honoring the survivors’ legacies. Using the lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides, they teach the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and apathy. Holocaust Museum Houston builds a more humane society by promoting responsible individual behavior, cultivating civility, and pursuing social justice. It is the fourth-largest holocaust museum in the U.S.
As part of the Museum’s ongoing efforts to be more accessible for all visitors. Individuals who self-identify as having a disability will not be charged admission. In addition, the visitor’s primary caregiver will not be charged admission.
Complimentary assistive devices with an audio-described tour of the Holocaust Gallery are available at the Admissions Desk. The tour, which was originally developed and tested in 2019, also includes navigational information so that visitors who are blind or visually impaired can navigate the exhibits independently. All doors, galleries, and restrooms have signs in braille.
Complimentary assistive devices with pre-recorded video ASL interpretation for the Holocaust Gallery are available at the Admissions Desk. All video content for the Museum’s galleries includes closed captions.
The Access HMH app helps all families, especially people with autism, sensory needs, or other disabilities prepare for an upcoming visit. In the app, you can plan your visit through a series of social stories, create your own schedule for your visit, play a matching game, and check out other features like the sensory-friendly map, communication tools, and insider tips.
Suggested break areas are located in the Memorial Room on the first floor and the Samuel Bak Gallery and the Legacy Café, both on the second floor. Visitors may also access an outdoor patio and garden area for breaks.
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