The El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center is a history museum at 715 N. Oregon St. in El Paso, Texas, dedicated to teaching the history of the Holocaust and combating prejudice and intolerance. Its permanent exhibition traces events from prewar European life through liberation and remembrance, making this a place to approach with time for reflection.
- Location: 715 N. Oregon St., El Paso, TX 79902
- Regular hours: Open Tuesday to Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday
- Admission: Free; donations are welcome
The museum’s educational focus
The El Paso Holocaust Museum teaches Holocaust history to combat prejudice and intolerance through education, community outreach, and cultural activities. Its permanent exhibition uses multimedia galleries to follow life in Europe before the Nazi Party, the party’s rise, propaganda, Kristallnacht, ghettos, deportations by rail, concentration camps, liberation, rescuers, remembrance, and El Paso Holocaust survivors.
Gallery materials are presented in English and Spanish. The museum also offers Dimensions in Testimony, a conversational experience developed by the USC Shoah Foundation.
The museum’s origins go back to 1984, when Holocaust survivor Henry Kellen began a small display at the Jewish Community Center. It opened in its first full-fledged form in 1994. An electrical fire destroyed that original museum in October 2001, and it reopened in January 2008.
Planning a thoughtful visit
Set aside room to move through the exhibition at a considered pace. Its subject matter spans persecution, deportation, concentration camps, liberation, and remembrance, so you can pause between galleries rather than trying to rush through the history.
For a self-guided visit, plan to begin at least 30 minutes before closing. The museum invites schools and groups to schedule guided tours; contact the museum ahead of time if you are arranging a group visit.
Hours, admission, and visitor guidance
Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Friday: 9:00–17:00
- Saturday: 13:00–17:00
- Monday and Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The museum lists closures on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, the first day of Passover, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, the first day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Hours and closures can affect your plans, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get from Ciudad Juárez to the museum?
The museum is about a 23-minute drive from Istay Hotel Ciudad Juarez. The trip requires crossing the international border, so allow for that as part of the journey.
At the museum, free parking is directly adjacent at the corner of Yandell Dr. and El Paso St. The entrance is on Yandell Dr., between N. Oregon and El Paso St.
If you are continuing your cultural visit, the El Paso Museum of Art guide covers another museum in the city.
Accessibility and nearby El Paso stops
The museum’s English- and Spanish-language gallery materials offer two language options for following the exhibition. For research beyond the galleries, the Robert & Sara Shiloff Library & Study Center is open to the public and has Holocaust-related books.
The museum’s year-round programming includes a book club, speaker presentations, a summer camp, educational workshops, and an annual Holocaust Remembrance Commemoration. If you are planning a separate visit to a memorial in the area, the Chamizal National Memorial guide offers information about that site.
FAQs
Is admission to the El Paso Holocaust Museum free?
Yes. Admission is free, and the museum welcomes donations.
Can you visit on Sunday?
Sunday visits are by appointment only. Contact the museum to arrange a visit.
Can schools and groups arrange a tour?
Yes. The museum invites schools and groups to schedule guided tours.
Is there parking at the museum?
Yes. Free parking is directly adjacent to the museum at Yandell Dr. and El Paso St.
How do you travel between El Paso International Airport and Ciudad Juárez?
The border crossing is part of travel between the airport and Ciudad Juárez; the airport-to-Ciudad Juárez guide covers that trip.