PLANNING YOUR VISIT 

Public Access 
The Holocaust Centre is within the Wellington Jewish Community Centre. For entrance to the Centre, please press the intercom button for 'Holocaust Centre' at the front gate to speak with us.  You will need to show ID to the camera and wait to be escorted in.  Public hours are Sunday - Friday, 10 AM - 1 PM and outside those hours with previous arrangement.

Security
All visitors must present appropriate photo identification before entrance. This may include passport, drivers licence, 18+ card.

Visiting the Holocaust Centre - a Video Introduction 

Parking
Street parking along Webb Street is free, though time limits apply, and fines are enforced by parking wardens.
​Pay parking is available at Wilson Carpark on the corner of Karo Dr & Victoria St, behind the Centre.

Mobility parking
​Mobility parking can be arranged for the car park at the Centre's trade entrance off Webb St.  Please call ahead to arrange access and to advise 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
Restrooms are onsite.  When visiting, please don't hesitate to ask our volunteers for assistance.

Sicknesss
If you have cold or flu symptoms, or COVID-19 symptoms, we ask that you do not visit the Centre. 
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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. 
Students and researchers, contact us in advance of your research visit for more assistance. Our staff and volunteers will assist you on-site to guide you to resources and access our collection including testimonies.

Photography 
Respectful photography is permitted of all Holocaust Centre displays and exhibits.
We encourage you to share your visit on social media platforms, tag us, and review us on Google Business and TripAdvisor.

Shop 
We sell a small range of books. We accept credit cards and EFTPOS. 

Visitor Hosts 
Between public hours of 10 AM - 1 PM volunteer Visitor Hosts will greet you upon entry. Whilst you are free to view the exhibits and library material at your own pace, our volunteers are available to guide you through the exhibits on display with commentary.

Many of our visitor hosts have a personal connection to the Holocaust; including being  2nd or 3rd generation Holocaust survivors, refugees, and students and scholars.

If you have any further questions, please call +64 48019480, email [email protected] or send us a message via our contact form.

We look forward to your visit.
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The Holocaust Centre is closed on the following dates

Closing dates may change so we advise you to check this page before your visit.  
We may be closed to the public during booked group sessions.  We are always closed on Saturdays.

​​DECEMBER 2025
Monday 8
Wednesday 10
​Monday 22 - Wednesday 31 Summer break

JANUARY 2026
​Thursday 1 - Sunday 11 - Summer break
Monday 19 - Wellington anniversary
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FEBRUARY 2026
Friday 6 - Waitangi Day

MARCH 2026

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APRIL 2026
Thursday 2 - Passover
Friday 3 - Easter & Passover
Sunday 5 - Easter
Monday 6 - Easter
Wednesday 8 - Passover
Thursday 9 - Passover
Monday 27 - ANZAC Day observed

MAY 2026
Thursday 14
Friday 22 - Shavuot

JUNE 2026
Monday 1 - King's birthday
​Wednesday 10

JULY 2026
Friday 10 - Matariki

AUGUST 2026

SEPTEMBER 2026
Sunday 13 - Rosh Hashanah
Monday 21 - Yom Kippur
Sunday 27 - Sukkot

OCTOBER 2026
Sunday 4 - Simchat Torah
​Monday 26 - Labour Day

NOVEMBER 2026

DECEMBER 2026
Monday 21 - 31 - Summer break