El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center

As we face increasing antisemitism this museum plays a critical role in reminding us of the atrocities and genocides committed by Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. This museum is jewel of historic facts and details very well conceptualized. I visited Yad Vashem in Israel and was so impressed by what this museum is able to convey in a relatively small and compact museum. From the rise of Nazism, the hatred for the Jewish population to mass extermination. This museum does not spare any details. This was a moving and heartbreaking visit but yet so necessary. Will come back with my son.

It was fascinating but very sad. The fact that they had these cards made to identify who was Jewish saddens me.the museum took me two and a half hours to explore.

What a somber experience. Museum is quite an amazing experience. Truly sad what had happened. In my opinion it's a must see!!

Mind sobering experience q d a need that go if you are in the area to see how our fellow man where treated by their fellow man .

This museum was amazing. It definitely exceeded my expectations. I went on a Saturday right when they opened at 1. The displays, information, just everything was extremely touching and I recommend checking it out! I also appreciate how they have a memorial dedicated to holocaust survivors who actually moved to/still reside in El Paso.

This is a great I went to the El Paso holocaust museum during the morning. I learned so much. They walked you through history. I high recommend you to go early in the day. I went around 11 am and was empty. Was there for 45-60 mins

My nephew and his best friend have not been exposed to the atrocities of the Holocaust (they are 16 and 15 years old, respectively).They were absolutely floored at what they saw and heard. They are also starring in Fiddler on the Roof next month and said how much more real the story is now that they've seen the reality of what the Jewish people experienced.

This place is amazing. It gives you an opportunity to learn about the horrific history and it is for free. It is very informative and it will for sure give you an impact when you see some of the photos. There is a guy (I suppose he's the owner and survivor of holocaust) walking around and offering you a guided tour, in case you have any questions. It's open even on Sunday so I'd definitely recommend you to check out the place if you have a chance.

I learned a lot in my visit to this museum. It is a very heavy subject, and I felt this location did a great job to tell the story of such a horrific, historical event. It is fully bilingual (Spanish and English) which means more people can learn about this as well. Admission is free, but it's always nice to donate what you can (suggested is $5.00). This location had so much information available in a compact area, which I really appreciated. It was my first time going to a museum that dealt with the Holocaust, but made me want to learn much more after visiting. Some of the testimonies are from Local El Pasoans who Holocaust survivors which adds that much more to the events discussed.Tours are self guided, so make sure you get there with some time to spare if you like to read. For those that like history or just want to know more about the Holocaust, this is an amazing gem in El Paso.

Whether you have a vast knowledge of the Holocaust or a simple understanding, the El Paso Holocaust Museum will be one of the most informative experiences you've ever had.I went to the Holocaust Museum once when I was in high school, but I didn't actually get to experience it since I was there more in the entity of photographer and babysitter (no flash photography). This week I was with my friend, Nugget, waiting for his sister to get out of class and while trying to figure something out to do I suggested the Holocaust Museum. Since I didn't really remember a whole lot from the museum, I assumed we'd be in and out in 30 minutes or under. We spent a little over an hour and a half here. There's a lot of info to soak in.When we walked in, we were directed to sign-in by a lady seated behind the counter. After we had put all of our info we were directed to a dark room with about twelve chairs and a screen. Before you journey through the museum, you are able to watch a fifteen minute video/documentary about the Holocaust, how this museum came to be, and Henry Kellen. Prior to seeing this video I hadn't realized that the original museum had burned down in 2001. I can't imagine losing history that someone had worked so hard to track down and protect, that's truly awful. But as it turns out, many in the community embraced the rebuild of the museum and that is why we are able to come to this truly amazing museum today.After the video and checking out the paintings and photograph of Henry Kellen and his wife (their story alone is truly moving) we made our way to the actual exhibits. As soon as you walk in you'll notice periodically there are large panels with timelines on them as well as a blurb that ties together the exhibits and pieces you see on display. Each section also has a video that accompanies the exhibits which is all very informative.There are a lot of authentic items throughout the museum and a few replicas as well (I like to believe the tub of cyanide is a replica made with chalk). While most exhibits are permanent, they do occasionally bring in moving exhibits...September is supposed to have a "Notes of the Holocaust" exhibit. The museum also recreates certain notorious events that many went through during the Holocaust like a train car, the streets of Germany, and a dining room (among a couple others).The dining room you aren't able to go through, but to look at through glass. It's the very first exhibit you see. It makes you think about your own family and what it would be like to leave everything behind, whether it's because you were being transported to a ghetto or going into hiding. The train car made my heart drop. As much as I've read about this part of the Holocaust, seen videos, and pictures, I just wasn't ready for the overwhelming feeling of suffocation. It's quite small and even though it was only Nugget and me in the car, imagining twenty people with us seemed crazy, one hundred was unimaginable. The streets of Germany exhibit just brought everything that I've seen and read about to reality for me.The flow of this museum couldn't be any better. The final two rooms are very uplifting and focus on those who survived the Holocaust, remembering those that were less fortunate, and those that helped. It's amazing reading about all of those who did what they knew was right even though it jeopardized their own life and their family's.This museum does a whole lot more than just talk about history, it let's you walk through it and that is something I greatly appreciate. Between the panels, videos, and actual exhibits I feel as though I left this museum with a greater knowledge of the Holocaust in two hours than I've ever had from the years spent reading textbooks in school.