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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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For media or press inquiries only, please contact Jessica Whitt Garner or Caitlin Burke.
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Public Statements View Allchevron_right
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.
Statement on Threatening Texts Targeting Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ Communities
November 21, 2024
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is deeply disturbed by the ongoing reports of racist and harassing texts now being sent to Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ Americans across the nation, informing recipients they have been selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp.
Statement on Racist Texts Targeting Black Communities
November 10, 2024
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is deeply disturbed by recent reports of racist texts sent to Black Americans across the nation, containing hateful references to slavery and them being selected to “pick cotton at the nearest plantation.”
Press Releases View Allchevron_right
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Opens Special Exhibition: A Better Life for Their Children, Photographs and Stories by Andrew Feiler
March 5, 2025
We are pleased to announce a new special exhibition, "A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools that Changed America," that showcases the ambitious program to build thousands of schools for Black children across the segregated South and Southwest, including in Texas, from 1912 to 1937.
Ken Burns to be Honored at Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Annual Hope for Humanity Dinner
November 19, 2024
The Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns, is being honored with the Hope for Humanity Award for his dedication to documenting and preserving history.
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum to Open New Exhibition on Hidden History of Jewish Refugees in China During World War II
August 6, 2024
We are pleased to announce a new special exhibition, "Hidden History: Recounting the Shanghai Jewish Story", that tells the hidden history of Jewish refugees who fled to the free port of Shanghai, China, during the 1930s and 40s.
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Announces its "In Her Shoes" Honorary Women, Highlighting Exceptional Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth
May 1, 2024
In conjunction with its special exhibition, "Walk this Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes," the Museum will celebrate the work and impact of 16 local female leaders with an exhibition addition and reception on May 23.
Recent News View Allchevron_right
My Sweet Charity revealed this year's Dallas Historical Society’s 2025 Dallas History Makers. Mary Pat Higgins was mentioned as a recipient of the award for her dedication to education, noting her current role at the Museum.
July 25, 2025
Dallas Morning News highlighted Diana Serna Aguilera’s story from the Crystal City Walkout discussion and encouraged audience members to get involved in their community.
July 23, 2025
Univision covered the Crystal City Walkout conversation at the Museum and spoke with Diana Serna Aguilera, who shared her personal story and details about the event.
July 21, 2025
Recent Photos
Spring Fundraiser 2024
Spring Fundraiser 2024
Hope for Humanity 2023
Hope for Humanity 2023
PRESS KIT
To receive a Museum Press Kit, please contact Caitlin Burke, Communications Manager, at cburke@dhhrm.org or 469-399-5214.