El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center

Incredibly powerful and moving experience. From the moment I stepped inside, I was enveloped by the gravity of history, with exhibits that are both educational and deeply emotional. The museum provided a comprehensive look at the atrocities of the Holocaust and the harrowing stories of those affected. The layout of the museum is set up through different rooms that are emotionally impactful. It is a somber experience, but one that leaves a lasting impression and inspires reflection. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about the Holocaust, its survivors, and the importance of remembrance. 5 stars without a doubt.

Very educational, so sad and mad to see what people and children went through, sickening, but we were educated and would go again. Please if you get the chance GO.

A sobering telling of the Holocaust and the effect it had on Jewish families and all of humanity. Highly recommend that everyone visit.

Wonderful experience. Very clean facilities with friendly employees. Everything is authentic so it's an incredible thing to see. It really is educational and is a perfect place to learn about the Holocaust. You can take as long or as little time as you like. They even have educational films and clips on Tvs along the way.

Enjoyed the museum, very informative. It painted a clear picture of how much pain and suffering was experienced during that time. Worth going!

Absolutely breathtaking and a must-see! When you arrive, expect to receive the kindest greeting. After signing in and getting a short description of the self guided tour, you are on your way. Stepping through the double doors, you are whisked back in time to Pre-world war II. Travel through the footsteps of the German Jewish community. Free to enter and tour, but please donate to the museum since this is mainly funded by donations.

This museum is very eye opening. You get a feeling as soon as you walk through the double doors. I liked to sit on the bench and listen to each video...it's very quiet. You have time to read. The pictures on display made my heart ache. The personal items made the experience that much more understanding. I respected some of the exhibit was placed behind a half wall for those visitors that might not be age appropriate. I would recommend this museum very much.

Wonderfully done museum with real artifacts. Well done video tour and timeliness as one walks through the holocaust from beginning to end. Includes interactive exhibits as well. The museum is free and accepts donations. They have a good book store and gift shop as well.

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.

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 .

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

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.

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.

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.

My husband and I were visiting El Paso for the first time this past week, and we were very moved by our visit to the El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center. When we entered the museum, we were told that a guided tour just begun. Rick - the volunteer docent - is an older Jewish veteran and resident of El Paso, and he made our visit to this small, special Holocaust museum so memorable. I've been to a lot of Holocaust museums in the United States (DC, New York, Houston, Dallas), but Rick made this little museum in El Paso really special. He didn't read every sign; he picked personal and unique stories to tell the story of the Holocaust. It's hard to explain, but this was just really special. Whether you live in El Paso or are just visiting, find out when Rick is giving a tour and run over. I'm sure you'll have the same moving experience we had!

This is a great place to learn about history. It is very emotional. They have lots to see at this museum. I believe it's worth the visit, also it is free to enter.

Small in scale but very moving. A well put together exhibit which offers a very real glimpse into the history of the Holocaust. If you are in the downtown El Paso area stop in and check out the El Paso Museum.

Powerful, emotional. Beyond comprehension. Should not even need to be stated. I've read plenty of books on the Holocaust but this is only the second museum on the subject I've had a chance to visit, the other being in Paris. For no admission (but a $5 suggested donation), an educational and historical lesson everyone in the city and anyone passing through should visit. That was a tough hour or longer of visiting and reading, but I'm really glad I got the chance to take it in. For those that live in El Paso that haven't been, you really do owe it to yourself to get here.

The docents offering the tours are incredible informative and knowledgeable. They shed light on a subject that many would like to forget. Unbiased and focused on informing the public with accurate knowledge of a heinous set of events, the museum provides the visitor with relics of actual items from the period as well as interactive multimedia presentations. Admission price: $0. Yup, a Free museum. However, a donation of $5, or more, is suggested. The museum is the creation of an incredibly dedicated individual: Henry Kellen. Henry is an amazing individual who is incredibly passionate about the continuing knowledge of the Holocaust and the importance of acceptance and educating the public as a way of ensuring that similar acts will not be repeated. This museum is also a Study Center for the holocaust and there is a great gift shop which has some hard to find books for sale as well. If you are near, passing through or even planning a trip, stop and experience this museum. It is well worth your time.

A small museum, but incredibly informative. When you walk in, you check in at the front desk and watch a brief introductory video about the Holocaust and how it began. The museum is spacious and has a lot of really sad, but interesting artifacts like hair that was collected by the Nazi's off of the Jewish women - the saddest was an old teddy bear. We attended the open house and the people who assisted with the tours each were in charge of certain sections of the museum. One of them, I believe, was a survivor himself and he was incredibly knowledgeable. I've been to several Holocaust museums in other states, but I liked this one the best. I learned a few things I didn't know before. The museum is free ($5 donation suggested) and a great way to spend a few hours if you're in the downtown area. The museum has its own parking lot for added convenience and a little gift shop where you can buy some Holocaust-related books/CDs/DVDs.

Wonderful museum showing the history of the Holocaust. The admission is FREE, although a donation would be nice :).They have a donation box in the front of the museum, which of course, is optional. Although optional, this is what keeps the museum open, so think about it before you leave the place ;). My experience during this museum was humbling. Real artifacts, insightful videos, and mock displays were mesmerizing and very informative. I love going to museums, hoping to see authentic artifacts, and yes, this museum has them. The experience was definitely amplified by their mock displays. I thought it was genius how they had mock displays of the trains leading to the concentration camps, which you actually walk in and see how it feels. What especially was impressive, but yet very haunting, was their display of the actual gas chambers. It was a very eerie feeling being in there and it made me feel so much despair on those who were murdered this way. These mock buildings definitely amplified the feeling behind the Holocaust. The tour was self-guided, of which they have videos in each section explaining what is in the room. The museum is set up chronologically, which really helps with the sequence of events. The videos happen every few minutes, so take your time soaking in all the displays and artifacts. Without a doubt this is a great museum. For me, it not only made me learn more about the Holocaust, but it honestly made me feel more for those who were victimized by it. I really suggest for people to visit and take a look.

This is a small place but very powerful. We watched a video presentation when we got there & learned some things we didn't know. I've always been fascinated by the Holocaust & how such atrocities could be supported. Amazing stories of survival & loss. I got to visit the original museum, & was sad when it burned down. I appreciate that there is a place once again, that can tell the story, because I believe knowledge is power.

This is really a great museum. I had heard mention of comparisons to other Holocaust museums in DC and Chicago. This one does not disappoint. I suppose compared to other museums it is a bit small, but it is full of great artifacts and collections of the Holocaust era. The museum is built in a way where you walk through every area of the building while seeing the different objects and videos. The now late Henry Kellen donated various items that are amazing. The museum has a very cool train car to walk through and into another area of the exhibits. That was one of my favorites. Some of the exhibits were lacking light; whereas the light came from under the object, instead of pointing at it directly from the top, which made it hard to observe. Also, the air conditioning was off, and it might be because it was a Saturday. Overall, I'm very proud to have this museum in El Paso, it's an amazing portrayal of facts from the early and mid 1900's.

Awesome museum with great exhibits! This is a neat place to remember the atrocities of the Holocaust and promote tolerance today! Definitely worth the visit!

This is a wonderful place to learn of the tragedy that was the Holocaust. The museum is made for your own pace so you don't have to wait for anyone else, you go in and start to watch the mini videos they have set out and read the information.

A wonderful museum which captures the horrific facts of the Holocaust while also teaching visitors about tolerance and acceptance through stories, pictures, videos and artifacts. The Jewish El Paso history alone is a beautiful story, and one that needs to remain relative for years to come. I look forward to returning here during future visits to El Paso.

https://youtu.be/5ohvxqaz5gc i posted a full walk through of the museum , this place was great and i was glad to film it

Small but great , informational . Very interesting items . Polite people . Kids really enjoyed it !

Awesome trip to the museum did not know it had so many ties to El Paso, found it very interesting. My daughter had been wanting to go for a while now and it was well worth it.

I went today, and I don't regret it. The museum tries to make you feel as though you were there with the visuals, which was powerful. It's not too big, the parking was convenient, only thing I didn't like was there was SO MUCH READING! I know, I know, it's a museum... But it needs a little balance. I started to get tired from reading so much lol. For being pretty knowledgable regarding the holocaust, I still learned some new things.

I have been to the Holocaust Museum in LA so hard to compare them. This was ok. Alot of videos and reading as well as a few items to see. It was quick to walk through. I planned the entire afternoon. I love history and hate the things that happened son to me this was still worth it. Not sure it's ok for kids or they would understand but still great for everyone to see.

Employees rude. The director was knowledgeable and very helpful with students but some of the workers and the security guard were very, very rude. It is a paycheck for them. Not sure if I will return.

This is a great museum. It is very informative and well done. Admission is free but donations are encouraged. There is also a bookstore with movies, candles, postcards, jewelry, and of course books. They also have several events such as the Tour De Tolerance which is a 50 and 100k bike race and a 5k walk/run.