Reviews of Jewish History Museum (Museum)

Gary D.

Nice little history center.

Kevon Lindenberg

Adorable piece of history Anne the Shabbat service was modern, loving and fun.

Craig Sams

It gave more than a superficial look at the sufferings of a people...

Andy Seleznov

Great exhibit. Very informative about Tucson's history.

Holly Hope

Small, but meaningful. Take your time, or maybe plan to come back, because it's a lot to absorb.

Kaijuukai

I got to hear from the architect and designer while touring, what a beautiful and thoughtfully made place.

Lance Sacknoff

It's well-maintained by thoughtful, knowledgeable people, and it's very much worth visiting.

Helene G.

Very visual; with detailed text IF YOU WANT. From the old wild west to WWII! LOTS of information. Inspirational. Can be done in MUCH LESS TIME. .

Phil Chavanne

I discovered the Holocaust History Center of Tucson in 2016, in the framework of a photographic mission conducted on behalf of its architect, SBBL Architecture & Planning. As a photographer, I became intimately connected with all aspects of the HHC: the architecture of course, but also the exhibits, the flow of the Center, its visitors and its mission. Contrary to most museums dedicated to the Shoah, the HHC is not showing many photos or artefacts of the extermination camps. There are some photos, of course. But the mission assigned to the HHC by the families who funded its construction was to educate visitors - especially children and students - in the root causes of the Holocaust. How did it become possible that an entire population, at the pinnacle of European culture, be so brainwashed, so de-humanized that they would actively or passively participate in the horribly systematic and inhumane enterprise that we know as the Holocaust? The HHC offers a step-by-step journey into the propaganda mechanisms that led in just a few short years to the indescribable tragedy. Survivors explain on video what it was like to be engulfed in it and live through it. In the end, the HHC does not just deliver a crash course in human psychology, politics and history: it is rather the very humane legacy of those who survived and their families, their intent to communicate that they forgave the perpetrators, but that our generation and the generations to come must stay alert to the appearance of the harbingers of fascism, nazism, ostracism and other ideologies aimed at de-humanizing other human beings with the intent to allow their total destruction in a sea of indifference or with the active participation of the population. "So that it may never happen again."

Michael Cox

Eye opening experience!!!!

Ivan Racic

Sad reminder of our "humanity"... would recommend people come and see as a reminder to cherish our freedom and liberty...

Michele Weber

Really informative and unique experience. I loved the listening station and the Holocost museum was moving and well done. I would most definitely recommend.

Chad Edwards

Amazing travel thru time and learn about the 266 people who survived the Nazis and made their way to Tucson. Done with grace and passion

Jen Schroeder

It focuses on the Holocaust but also shows how the genocide of a group of people starts. There are also examples of modern day genocides.

Audrey Price

Nice place to visit

Kandice Kartchner

Excellent displays and workshops!

Keven Cantrell

Norm was an excellent docent!

Karen Fairbairn

Amazing history we all need to hear and experience!

Gary Winthorpe

Amazing experience! You learn about the history of the Holocaust and it is very powerful but sad.

Kathy Kolmer

Wonderful space.

Marty Johnston

The Jewish History Museum is a community treasure! In addition to historical displays and Holocaust education, the Museum serves as an event venue and a gathering place for Jews wanting to make the world a better place.

Tim Siemsen

Very impressive museum that tells a little known story in Arizona's history. Another one of those must visit sites for true Tucsonans.

Bob Jacobson

The first synagogue in Tucson -- still in use by several congregations -- transformed by day into a local history museum with a well done Holocaust exhibition, in a very nice, diverse neighborhood. Worth a visit whether you're Jewish or not. Lately, hosting evening street events with the adjacent Hispanic community.

David Aharon Yaakov

Just wow

Ian Peterson

Really enjoyed this museum,nice and informative curators and they did a great job on the museum.

Barbie Jaye

Very nice multi-media coverage of The Holocaust. Interesting lecture on Jewish history in Tucson.

Zarasar Tv

Interesting

Neil MacDonald

Beautifully done!

Renata Hickey

Remarkeable and charming restoration awaits you at this 1910 historic synagogue. Truly worth the visit.

Barry Stevenson

Interesting and informative...

Peggy Langert

Tucson should be proud to have a museum if this caliber. So well done!

Jordan Peterson

Fascinating place. If you are interested in Jewish history in the Tucson area you certainly want to check this place out! Years ago before it became a museum it was a church which had a lot of history as well.

Barbara Mullins

So very interesting and very sad. So very much needed so we can try to keep history from repeating. Thank you.

Jenny Rella

What an amazing experiences.

Karen Phelps

Interesting paraphernalia.

Johnny Greene

I have always enjoyed going to this Museum showing the Jewish family life for the last hundred years. Right next door is a holocaust museum that will you will enjoy also.

Paul Zohav M. Ed.

A terrific repurposing of one of Tucson's early synagogues. Well done.

JennyBrian Rella

What an amazing place to visit history!

nranger 7

Wouldn't even let me in the door. Apparently I look too homeless to be allowed inside the gate?

Ron Kipp

We visited a few weeks ago... What a wonder learning experience...great docents they are very interactive with guests.

Patrick Richardson

Beautiful museum

Selena Quintanilla

Great place to learn about the history of Jewish people in Tucson. Beautiful place and great location.

kenneth Coppola

An interesting place in a historic area of downtown Tucson. Go here with a friend and learn cool things.

Sofia

Got to learn a lot about the history of Jews in Tucson. Then we learned of all the local survivors of the holocaust. You really have to visit. It's a top of the line museum. Many thanks to Harpo, our tour guide.

Kenneth Jones

Very good information re survivors in the area.