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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 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.”
Statement on Antisemitic Violence in Amsterdam
November 8, 2024
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum strongly condemns the violent antisemitic attacks that occurred in Amsterdam after a UEFA soccer match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday, November 7.
Statement on Antisemitism on College Campuses
April 22, 2024
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is sickened by the hateful rhetoric and actions occurring in the protests at Columbia University, and similar protests on other university and college campuses across the country.
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
Paper City Magazine published an article on the 73rd annual Crystal Charity Ball that named the Museum as one of the 2024 recipients.
January 14, 2025
Lonestar Live published an article highlighting 15 museums that offer free admission to Bank of America card holders, including the Museum.
January 3, 2025
The Times of Israel published a blog post interview with Paul Kessler, Holocaust survivor and Museum Board Alumni Council member, that highlighted Kessler’s involvement with the Museum.
January 2, 2025
Dallas Innovates published an in-depth piece on Hope for Humanity, highlighting Ken Burns being honored at the event.
November 19, 2024
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.