The Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH), typically closed on Mondays, will be open on Monday, January 15, in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, featuring complimentary admission courtesy of H-E-B. Situated at 5401 Caroline Street, HMH will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this special opening, visitors have the opportunity to explore The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection and attend a free lecture by collectors Shirley and Bernard Kinsey.

Displayed in HMH’s Josef and Edith Mincberg Gallery, The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, sponsored by Shell USA, pays tribute to the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to the present. Recognized as one of the most comprehensive surveys of African American history and culture outside the Smithsonian Institution, The Kinsey Collection showcases over 100 treasures accumulated by Shirley and Bernard Kinsey over their five-decade marriage. This collection encompasses masterful paintings and sculptures, photographs, rare books, letters, manuscripts, and more, offering a comprehensive perspective on the African American experience and providing fresh insights into the nation's history and culture.

At 2 p.m. in the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater, Shirley and Bernard Kinsey will discuss how their exhibition dispels the Myth of Absence – challenging the notion that contributions by African Americans in industry, art, science, and politics have been overlooked in history books. Gain insights into how the Kinseys utilize their exhibit to highlight the full and rich contributions of African Americans to the development and shaping of the United States. Further details and RSVP information can be found at hmh.org/Myth.

Free admission to HMH on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is made possible by H-E-B. Secure your free tickets by visiting hmh.org/tickets.

Holocaust Museum Houston, situated at the Lester and Sue Smith Campus, is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day (closed on other Mondays); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesdays to Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The Legacy Café within the museum is open throughout its operating hours. Admission prices are $22 for adults, $16 for seniors (ages 65+), AARP members, and active-duty servicemembers, and free for children, students ages 18 and under, and college students with valid ID. Admission is free for all visitors on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is available at the museum's adjacent lot for $8 for a four-hour period. Tickets are exclusively available online. For more information, visit hmh.org/visit.