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Our mission is to teach the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference.
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The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Receives Grant from the Texas Instruments Foundation to Support Educational Programs
June 30, 2026
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum has been awarded a $225,000 grant from the Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation, in support of Dallas Independent School District’s participation in the Upstander Partnership, which will grow to serve all 138,000 students in the 2026-2027 school year.
The Walt Disney Studios and World War II Exhibition Opens March 2026 at Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
February 24, 2026
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum announces a new special exhibition, "The Walt Disney Studios and World War II," which will be on view from March 13 to September 10, 2026. The upcoming exhibition will highlight The Walt Disney Studios’ extraordinary involvement during the United States World War II effort.
Michael Berenbaum, Ph.D., to be Honored at Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Annual Hope for Humanity Dinner
October 30, 2025
The internationally renowned Holocaust scholar is being honored with the Hope for Humanity Award for his dedication to teaching the history of the Holocaust, including his direct influence on the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum's permanent exhibition.
Harrowing Rescue of Children from the Holocaust Highlighted in New Special Exhibition at Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
September 10, 2025
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum announces a new special exhibition, "Kindertransport – Rescuing Children on the Brink of War", open to the public from September 18th, 2025 to February 15th, 2026.
Recent News View Allchevron_right
WFAA spoke with Dr. Lacko, sharing his personal story as a Holocaust survivor and promoting the Summer Speaker Series.
July 31, 2026
CBS Texas spoke with Dr. Lacko, sharing his personal story as a Holocaust survivor and promoting the Summer Speaker Series.
July 30, 2026
NBC5 conducted a special report speaking with Dr. Lacko and Rosian at the Museum, highlighting the importance of telling the stories of Holocaust survivors.
July 30, 2026
CBS Texas spoke with Mary Pat Higgins about the Museum’s upcoming Summer Programs.
June 2, 2026
Public Statements View Allchevron_right
Statement on Shooting at Hanukkah Celebration
December 14, 2025
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum condemns the horrific antisemitic attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where 15 lives were taken, including a Holocaust survivor, and dozens were injured.
Statement on the First Phase of a Ceasefire Agreement
October 13, 2025
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum celebrates the agreement between the Israeli government and Hamas, the first phase of a ceasefire negotiated by President Donald Trump and other global leaders.
Statement on Antisemitic Terror Attack in Boulder, Colorado
June 2, 2025
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum strongly condemns the attack on Sunday, June 1, 2025 on a Jewish group gathered peacefully in Boulder, Colorado for a weekly event calling for the release of Jewish hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas terrorists.
Joint Statement on the Murder of Israeli Embassy Staff in D.C.
May 22, 2025
We are devastated and heartbroken by the horrific and targeted murder of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C.
Recent Photos
First Lady of Ukraine Visit
Author Meet and Greet with Alan Gratz
Animator Willie Ito
Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series with Jan Langbein
Rule of Law Series with Jeffrey Rosen