PLANNING YOUR VISIT - Key Information
All visitors must present appropriate photo identification prior to entrance
This may include passport, drivers licence, 18+ card
We appreciate your cooperation.
This may include passport, drivers licence, 18+ card
We appreciate your cooperation.
HCNZ is CLOSED to the public on the following upcoming dates*
OCTOBER 2024
Thursday 3rd - Friday 4th - Rosh Hashanah
Monday 7th
Friday 11th
Thursday 17th - Friday 18th - Sukkot
Thursday 24th - Friday 25th - Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Monday 28th - Labour Day
NOVEMBER 2024
Thursday 21st
DECEMBER 2024
Monday 23rd - Sunday 5th January 2025
JANUARY 2025
1 - 5th
Monday 20th - Wellington Anniversary
Monday 27th - International Holocaust Remembrance Day
*dates may change. We advise you to check this page regularly
We may be closed for Jewish and public holidays and also closed to the public during booked school/adult group sessions.
We are always closed on Saturdays.
If you have cold or flu symptoms, or COVID-19 symptoms, do not visit the Centre. Stay home, call your doctor or contact the COVID Healthline for more information on 0800 358 5453 and get tested. For more information go to GOVT COVID INFO
Parking: On-street parking along Webb Street is free, though time limits do apply and fines are enforced by parking wardens. Pay parking is available at Wilson Carpark on the corner of Karo Dr & Victoria St, which the Centre backs on to.
Mobility parking: Mobility parking can be arranged for the car park at the Centre's trade entrance off Webb St; we advise calling ahead to arrange access and to advise if you have special accessibility requirements.
Nearest Bus Stop: Brooklyn Road at Webb Street 6712
Wheelchair access: The Holocaust Centre is located on the ground floor of the Wellington Jewish Community Centre and the public footpath on Webb Street provides easy access to the main entrance.
Restroom facilities: Bathrooms are just down the corridor from the Holocaust Centre. When visiting, please don't hesitate to ask our Volunteers for assistance.
Public Access: For entrance to the Centre, please press the intercom button for 'Holocaust Centre' at the front gate to speak with our volunteers/staff, show ID clearly to the camera, and wait for a volunteer to escort you in. HCNZ is within the Wellington Jewish Community Centre.
Research library and Wi-Fi: All library materials are available for research while visiting the Centre. We are not a lending library. Personal electronic devices are welcome and the Centre provides free Wi-Fi to support your research needs.
Photography: Respectful photography is permitted of all Holocaust Centre of New Zealand displays and exhibits. We encourage you to share your visit on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and review us on TripAdvisor.
Shop: We sell a small range of books. We have EFTPOS.
Visitor Hosts: Volunteer guides will greet you upon entry and, whilst you are free to view the exhibits and library material at your own pace, please let our volunteers know if you would like them to show you through the exhibits on display with commentary.
Many of our Visitor Hosts have their own connection to the Holocaust, some are Holocaust survivors, or 2nd generation survivors, some are scholars and educators.
If you have any further questions, please call 04 8019480, email [email protected] or send us a message via our contact form.
We look forward to your visit!
Nearest Bus Stop: Brooklyn Road at Webb Street 6712
Wheelchair access: The Holocaust Centre is located on the ground floor of the Wellington Jewish Community Centre and the public footpath on Webb Street provides easy access to the main entrance.
Restroom facilities: Bathrooms are just down the corridor from the Holocaust Centre. When visiting, please don't hesitate to ask our Volunteers for assistance.
Public Access: For entrance to the Centre, please press the intercom button for 'Holocaust Centre' at the front gate to speak with our volunteers/staff, show ID clearly to the camera, and wait for a volunteer to escort you in. HCNZ is within the Wellington Jewish Community Centre.
Research library and Wi-Fi: All library materials are available for research while visiting the Centre. We are not a lending library. Personal electronic devices are welcome and the Centre provides free Wi-Fi to support your research needs.
Photography: Respectful photography is permitted of all Holocaust Centre of New Zealand displays and exhibits. We encourage you to share your visit on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and review us on TripAdvisor.
Shop: We sell a small range of books. We have EFTPOS.
Visitor Hosts: Volunteer guides will greet you upon entry and, whilst you are free to view the exhibits and library material at your own pace, please let our volunteers know if you would like them to show you through the exhibits on display with commentary.
Many of our Visitor Hosts have their own connection to the Holocaust, some are Holocaust survivors, or 2nd generation survivors, some are scholars and educators.
If you have any further questions, please call 04 8019480, email [email protected] or send us a message via our contact form.
We look forward to your visit!
VIDEO INTRODUCTION TO THE HOLOCAUST CENTRE
