A powerful combination of permanent exhibits and travleing shows designed to educate.

by Contributor

The Scene
The museum's mission is not only to tell the story of those who died and survived the tragedy of the Holocaust, but also to educate the public, specifically school-age children, about the dangers of racial intolerance.

The Collection
A permanent exhibit, entitled "Bearing Witness: A Community Remembers," forms the core of Holocaust Museum Houston. Just as moving is the addition of 30 narrative paintings by Joseph Pfeffer, a Houston native who served as a paratrooper during World War II. The show features two-dimensional figures of the victims as well as the black-uniformed SS guards who kept watch over them. Other powerful images in the museum's exhibits have included Art Spiegelman's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Maus," comic-book volumes based on the tape-recorded stories of his father, Vladek, who along with Vladek's wife, Ana, survived Auschwitz.

07/28/03

Andex

by andex

Although the staff were not rude, they were not altogether helpful either. They asked us to "keep it down". They should advise their patrons to not bring children under a certain age, or recommend an appropriate age group. By the way, our children were not making much noise; it's just that the museum was extremely quiet. Yes, reverence is respectful, but I found the atmosphere to be a bit too stuffy. On the upside, this was a beautiful, elegant display of artwork and a rare collection of personal eyewitness accounts. Count on spending at least two hours for a thorough visit.

• Pros: Beautiful artwork, Very clean, Donations accepted
• Cons: Too stuffy, Cold, spartan atmosph

08/25/02

Excellent learning experience

by bduelm

This is is an excellent learning experience for the entire family. We waited until my children were 10 & 12. Even if you have studied the Holocaust, you will see and hear new and often unexpected aspects of the tragedy.

• Pros: audio tour