Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Holocaust Museum Houston
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MUSEUM
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( 713-942-8000;
www.hmh.org
; 5401 Caroline St; suggested donation $7; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, noon-5pm Sat &
Sun)
A superbly curated and presented museum offers an in-depth education on the con-
text, history and aftermath of not only the Holocaust itself but of the Nazi's terrifying rise
to power. Other exhibits trace the lives of Houston-connected European Jews and focus on
the rescue efforts made by the Danish.
Contemporary Arts Museum
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MUSEUM
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( 713-284-8250;
www.camh.org
;
5216 Montrose Blvd; 10am-5pm Tue-Sat, 10am-9pm Thu, noon-5pm Sun)
One of Houston's epicenters of what's cool, new and seriously cutting edge. Im-
merse yourself in the works of just one or two artists at a museum that's strength lies in its
lack of permanent collection.
Asia Society Texas Center
(
http://asiasociety.org/texas
; 1370 Southmore St; building entry free, exhibits $5; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun)
The con-
temporary architecture of the Asia Center building, complete with infinity pool and hourly
misty fog, is as impressive as its changing exhibits. Check the schedule for Asian commu-
nity-related events.
ARTS CENTER
Museum of Printing History
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MUSEUM
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( 713-522-4652;
www.printingmuseum.org
; 1324 W Clay St; 10am-5pm Tue-Sun)
This often-
missed gem traces the history of printing from its advent until the early newspaper era.
Rare and unusual printed works include the
Dharani Scroll
(dating from AD 764) and
newspapers printed on historical dates - the
Titanic
disaster, JFK's assassination, the inva-
sion of Pearl Harbor, etc.
