Holocaust Museum Houston

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5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004

The fourth-largest Holocaust museum in the US, with a railcar, a rescue boat, and rotating human-rights exhibitions. Sobering and excellently curated.

Insider tip

Free to everyone Thursdays 2-5pm. Under-18s and college students with ID are free every day.

Before you go

What they actually say

  • Adult admission is $22. Seniors 65+, AARP members and active-duty servicemembers pay $16. Everyone aged 0-18 is free, as are college students with a valid student ID.
  • The museum is free to all on Thursdays from 2pm to 5pm.
  • Parking is free for the first 30 minutes, then $8 for up to four hours and $12 for four to twelve hours.
  • Hours are 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday and noon to 5pm Sunday, with last entry at 4:30pm. Closed Mondays except MLK Day.

Read off their own site in Sep 2026. Prices and policies drift, so confirm before you travel.

Located in Museum District. 19 museums in a 1.5-mile radius, many free.

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