Plan your visit

We welcome public visitors to our Centre in Wellington to explore our exhibition spaces, learn about Holocaust history, and consider its ongoing relevance today.

Opening hours and location

  • Physical address: Wellington Jewish Community Centre, 80 Webb Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

  • Opening hours: Sunday to Friday: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, and outside of these hours by prior arrangement.

  • Closures: Closed on Saturdays, public holidays, and Jewish holy days.

Please note: When a school or adult group has booked to visit, the Centre is closed to the public. We advise checking our scheduled closing dates below before your visit.

Admission

  • Public entry: General admission to the Holocaust Centre is free. We appreciate donations to help support our work and as a registered charity, all donations over $5 are tax-deductible.

  • School and group bookings: There is a charge per person for education programmes and organised group visits.

Arrival and security instructions

For the safety and security of our staff, volunteers, and community, the building operates a secure entry system.

  • Intercom entry: We are located within the Wellington Jewish Community Centre. To enter, please press the intercom button for 'Holocaust Centre' at the front gate to speak with our team.

  • Identification: All visitors must present valid photo identification to the camera before entering. This includes a passport, driver’s licence, Kiwi Access card, or recognisable ID.

  • Escort: Once your ID is verified, please wait at the gate to be escorted into the building by a staff member or volunteer.

Before your visit, you can watch our video introduction to familiarise yourself with the Centre.

Your experience at the Centre

  • Visitor hosts: Our volunteer visitor hosts will greet you upon arrival. You are welcome to view the exhibits and library material at your own pace, or our hosts can guide you through the displays with commentary. Many of our hosts share a personal connection to the history, including second and third-generation Holocaust survivors, refugees, students, and scholars.

  • Research library and Wi-Fi: All library materials are available for on-site research. We are a research library and do not lend materials. Free Wi-Fi is available for your electronic devices. Students and researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance so our staff and volunteers can guide you to specific resources and testimonies.

  • Photography: Respectful photography of our displays and exhibits is permitted. We welcome you to share your visit on social media, tag us, or leave a review on Google Business and TripAdvisor.

  • Shop: We sell a small selection of books on-site. We accept credit cards and EFTPOS.

  • Health and safety: If you have cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms, we kindly ask that you defer your visit until you are well.

Parking, transport and accessibility

  • Public parking: On-street parking is available along Webb Street. This parking is free, but a 60 min time limit applies. Paid parking is also available behind the Centre at the Wilson Carpark on the corner of Karo Drive and Victoria Street.

  • Public transport: The nearest bus stop is Brooklyn Road at Webb Street (Stop 6712).

  • Mobility parking: Dedicated mobility parking can be arranged inside the Centre's trade entrance off Webb Street. Please call us ahead of your arrival to secure a space and discuss any special accessibility requirements.

  • Wheelchair access: The Centre is located on the ground floor, and the public footpath on Webb Street provides flat, easy access to the main entrance. On-site restrooms are available, and our volunteers are happy to assist you during your visit.

Scheduled closing dates 2026

Please note that these dates are subject to change. We recommend reviewing this list immediately before traveling to the Centre.

    • Tuesday 21

    • Thursday 23

    • Wednesday 29

    • Sunday 23

    • Wednesday 26

    • Sunday 13 (Rosh Hashanah)

    • Monday 21 (Yom Kippur)

    • Sunday 27 (Sukkot)

    • Thursday 1 (Sukkot)

    • Friday 2 (Sukkot)

    • Sunday 4 (Simchat Torah)

    • Monday 26 (Labour Day)

    • No scheduled closures

    • Monday 21 to Thursday 31 (Summer break)

The Wellington Commonwealth Walkway

The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand is featured as one of the 32 significant monuments, parks, buildings, and historic places connected by the Wellington Commonwealth Walkway.

This 9km loop through the Capital aims to inspire young people to walk for their physical and mental wellbeing. Each point of significance along the trail is identified by a bronze marker installed in the ground, featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II's royal insignia. The full loop takes approximately two hours to complete.

Download Commonwealth Walkway Brochure

Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation Sir Anand Satyanand places the first Commonwealth Walkway marker at Wai-Titi landing with Jim Walker and Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. 25 July 2015. Wellington City Council