Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio Expands Summer Hours
July 13, 2023
Summer brings new expanded hours and offerings at the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio (HMMSA). The public can explore the museum and its resources on the Holocaust by visiting during the Summer Evening Hours each Wednesday through August 2 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. which includes browsing of the museum, exploring educational trunks, traveling exhibits, and at 6:30 p.m. listening to a presentation from a child of a survivor also known as a second-generation survivor.
In addition to the summer hours, the HMMSA is offering Summer Docent Tours each Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Thursday 1 p.m. The public is invited to join a docent as they lead them through the story of the Holocaust through photos and artifacts on display.
HMMSA is free and open to the public.
Parking | Parking is free in the lot adjacent to the museum.
To Enter the Museum | Enter through the main entrance of The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community at 12500 N.W. Military Highway. Upon arrival, all visitors are required to check in at the Central Information Desk (a valid photo ID is required for all guests over 18) in the Main Lobby. Following check-in, staff will direct you to The Holocaust Memorial Museum, located on the upper level. Additional information and assistance is available by calling 210-302-6807.
Accessibility | The elevator is in the main lobby of the building by the Central Information Desk
For more information, contact Leslie Met, Director of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio, at metl@jfsatx.org.
About the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio
The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio, a department of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio, is located on the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community. The Holocaust Memorial Museum honors the survivors and victims of the Holocaust and transforms history into current, relevant, and universal lessons in humanity. The Holocaust Memorial Museum serves more than 20,000 students and visitors annually through docent-guided tours, school visits, community events, exhibits, educational trunks and traveling exhibits.
The Museum is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., the first and third Sunday of each month from 1- 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. beginning August 2023. Learn more at www.hmmsa.org.