New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Musuem

I recently visited the Holocaust and Intolerance Museum and I was pleasantly surprised about the amount of information presented. There is a lot of additional information outside of the Holocaust. For instance, information regarding Rowanda. There’s a binder with personal stories of people who survived and I found the narratives rather humbling.
I am going to name drop a bit. I have been to the Holocaust museums in DC and in NYC. I don’t think it get much better than the one in DC but the NM museum can hold its own. Drop by for a couple hours and I think you’ll find some interesting information.

I was extremely impressed with the approach this museum uses to some of the most horrific events in human history. They not only tell the story of the WWII holocaust, they educate people about other examples of genocide. They also provide solid information about long term discrimination and exploitation in the African-​American and Native American populations. They have a truly global viewpoint of intolerance and discrimination which is a more impressive than most of the Holocaust museums I have visited. Thank you for putting it all in perspective.

The Holocaust & Intolerance Museum of New Mexico moved from its old location next to the Kimo Theatre to 616 Central NW. Although not completely set up yet, I appreciated that they were open and staff were welcoming, despite their move in progress. What I appreciated was not only the emphasis on the World War II Holocaust, but also displays regarding slavery in the United States, the maltreatment of native peoples, among others. Also of note was a display featuring a Japanese liberator of Jews, something I had not known of before – just wish I had paid more attention and had taken down the name.
I hope when I make another visit to town to also make this one of my stops again to see the great work this establishment does.