DHHRM | Free Admission Day

Our Thank You Gift To You - Free Admission

Sunday, September 15
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

In Person at the Museum

In honor of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum’s fifth anniversary of the opening of our permanent home, the Museum is offering free admission to all visitors on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Free admission and programming made possible by Amazon. Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability.

In addition to free admission, the Museum is also offering:

Gallery talks that provide a deeper look into the Museum’s permanent exhibition and collections:

• The Boxcar and Artifacts from the Camps, inside the Holocaust/Shoah Wing 
    o10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (English)
    o 12:00 p.m. (Spanish)

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, inside the Human Rights Wing 
    o 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (English)
    o 1:00 p.m. (Spanish)

• Dallas Civil Rights and the Piccadilly Cafeteria, inside the Pivot to America Wing
    o 12:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (English)
    o 2:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Special film screenings inside our Cinemark Theater:

• James Surls: This Place, Everywhere – The award-winning documentary that follows the creation of the monumental sculpture commissioned for the Museum’s Courtyard.
    o 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

• The Boxcar - Piecing Together History – A first look at the documentary that tells the story of restoring and installing the Nazi-era boxcar in the new Museum.
    o 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

• Voices of Courage – Featuring local Holocaust survivor interviews created from rare archival footage and photographs.
    o 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Kid-friendly activities in the classrooms throughout the day:

• “Inspiration: An Upstander Puppet Shadow Theater,” plus create-your-own shadow puppet keepsake (all ages).

• “Be Your Own Curator” interactive program to create your own exhibition panel (ages 8+).

Preserving Family Memories Workshop at 2:00 p.m.

• Learn how to preserve family heirlooms, photographs, and memories for generations to come. Participants are invited to bring one or two items they wish to preserve. Photos and/or documents are recommended. Please, no bulky items. Click here to save your seat.

Meet-and-Greet

• Opportunities to meet local Holocaust survivors, refugees, hidden children, Kindertransportees and descendants of Holocaust survivors during select times throughout the day.

Museum Store Sale Specials

• Up to 50% off select items including water bottles, hoodies, kids' tees, and more.

Nearby Dining

• Enjoy 15% off at participating local restaurants, complements of the West End Dining Group. Learn more here.