Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

The museum provides numerous emotional, gut wrenching and educational films, photographs, exhibits, and does a good job at challenging the viewer to question their own biases, to a glaring limit. The irony is almost self-written. The museum dedicates three rooms - almost a quarter of its content - to Human Rights, recognizing Genocide, and stopping crimes against humanity. Yet, the state that WWII survivors flocked to seems to have appeared out of nowhere. No context is provided as to the formation of the state of Israel, despite extensive information on the formation of the UN and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Similarly, ten genocides are highlighted in a room dedicated to the word, without so much as a breath toward the systematic movement, bombing, and torture of Palestinians in repeated intervals since the nakba, not the least of which started within the last two years. Hello? The museum really fails in this respect. It builds up the concepts of recognition of human rights and genocide so well, only to completely ignore what has been happening in international spotlight currently. This really degrades its credibility as an institution advocating for peace, for the "upstanders" as they call it.

I have been a member of the museum for years but discontinued when covid hit. I was very impressed with the old museum but never got to the new one since the move. Finally having time now, I have rejoined and went for my visit. I was so impressed with the way the museum has developed and grown. Many videos to watch, lots to read or listen (take your earbuds), and many photos to study. Years ago, I watched as USC Shoah Foundation was collecting stories and using AI for an interactive session with survivors and witnesses. So, I was so very excited to see that this at this museum. I asked a few questions and got goose bumps as the survivor responded. My grandparents fled England as Hitler moved into power so I heard stories for years. But they did not endure the horror and atrocities, for which I am grateful. I am in awe when I hear how many survived and in tears as well. This is a must see museum for everyone to learn about human rights and to appreciate how lucky we are. I would give it 5 stars except that it was so cold inside I almost froze. So dress warmly for the tour.

Wow! This museum really depicts the history of Hitler and his SS regime and the awful part of history. The video before touring the museum was of holocaust survivors and their stories. It was so depressing. Walked through all exhibits and there is a boxcar train there that holocaust Jewish people rode to their deaths. Also concentration camp stripped uniforms. The gift shop had unique merchandise. The museum was built in 2019, so fairly new. Review 8 in 2025.

My sister had been here with her kids school field trips but she was impressed enough that she brought me here when I visited recently. She knows I always like a museum experience (and she had free tickets). It's not a museum you can just breeze through in a hurry, there's lots to look at, read, and many interactive experiences where you can watch and listen to people tell their stories in their own words. Someone else said that parts of it feel like a "sacred space" and I agree. It certainly stirs up emotion when standing in the cattle car replica or seeing the clothes and stars people had to wear in the camps. It's very well done and educational. There's a beautiful courtyard with a sculpture where we sat a minute before leaving. Also, a gift ship with lots of books and a few t-shirts, etc.

I sooo wanted to like this museum but my recent visit wasn't so great.For starters, I went on a Monday morning, and to be fair, the website warns about school groups visiting on weekdays. I figured we could just maneuver around them. WRONG! Basically EVERY middle school student in North Texas was there on my visit, making it nearly impossible to read all of the displays and features. Also the museum docent/guides that were leading the student groups seemed annoyed that we were there. The museum should really just consider closing to the public for these events. It really took away from the experience.Also, I'm not one for sugar coating history (even for kiddos), BUT the introduction film was a little intense for younger kids. A warning or disclaimer would have been appreciated.On the plus side, it's a beautiful space and the curators have done a great job relating the holocaust to 21st century genocide campaigns and local civil rights events. And I really enjoyed the Staurt Weitzman exhibit (such beautiful shoes!).Just don't EVER go on a weekday morning. And be prepared to read a lot!

Very educational! I was impressed with the quality of the exhibits and the attention to detail. I highly recommend if you are someone interested in learning more about this tragedy and how you can benefit the world!

My friends really wanted to come here while we were in town and even though I didn't want too, I ended up tagging along.We bought our tickets on site and the employees were friendly. The tour started shortly after we arrived and inside we went. I thought I knew what to expect, but in reality I didn't. This place made me feel something I had never felt before. I cried the whole time and my feet felt very heavy. There is so much sadness throughout the entire building but in a way I'm glad that I was there. I enjoyed reading and learning about what these people went through.Stopped at the bathroom right before we left and I was able to reflect on what I had just seen and learned about. The bathroom was very quiet, white, and quite comforting actually. Definitely stop by and take time to step back to the past. This was an important event in human history and more people should be able to experience a museum like this...

Very powerful and sombering experience. I was in town for business and had a Sunday to myself for some mini adventures in downtown Dallas. Since I love learning, art, history, culture, etc. -- it was a natural move to look up some nearby museums to hit up. I'm so glad I found this one.Upon entry, visitors must have their bags screened and walk through a metal detector. Pretty standard these days. No big deal for extra safety.Once visitors are done with the screening, there is a check in area in which day passes are purchased. Depending on what demographic you fall in (adult, child, senior, student, military, educator, first responder, military, etc.) -- you will pay the respective price for admission.At the top of the self guided tour, visitors are welcomed to an introductory video going down history lane. I remember some of the content from history classes while in school so the documentary served as a refresher but also as an eye opener to how humanity was during that era. Chilling in so many ways.After the floor by floor walkthrough is done, visitors are welcome to an entire exhibit of timelines outlining the sequence of events. Walk through each part of the exhibits with an open heart, read through the passages, embrace the numbers and countries of those who were impacted -- it's a lot to soak in.I won't spoil what you will learn, feel, and understand after weaving through the halls of this museum because this is something you must experience for yourself. Just know that you will be in tune with various of emotions after completing the tour. I sure was astonished with how much I learned or re-learned after visiting this beautiful museum. Enjoy. Bring the little ones. They'll appreciate it.

I was here on a day when no tours were happening, so I had plenty of space and time to experience this museum. There is a ton to comb through, including pictures, displays, audio, and video. Plan to spend a couple of hours. For your convenience, there are little chairs you can take with you as you move throughout everything. Some parts of the museum felt like sacred spaces, and I am glad there were no kids or noise when I attended.Overall, this is an experience every teen and older should attend.

Don't miss the amazing movie about the Holocaust. Especially meaningful are the interviews with the Dallas survivors. Then visit the main and special exhibits and learn how you can be an Upstander in the fight against hate and bigotry.