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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.

HCNZ is CLOSED on the following dates in 2022*


JANUARY
Saturday 1st - Tuesday 4th
Sunday 23rd 
​Monday 24th - Wellington Anniversary
Thursday 27th - UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day

FEBRUARY
Monday 7th - Waitangi Day public holiday
Sunday 20th
Sunday 27th open only 10 - 1pm, not 1 - 4pm 


MARCH
Thursday 17th
​Monday 21st
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APRIL
Sunday 3rd
Friday 15th - Monday 18th - Passover & Easter
Friday 22nd - Passover
Sunday 24th - open 1PM - 4PM only
​Monday 25th - ANZAC Day


MAY
Sunday 1st

JUNE
Sunday 5th - Monday 6th - Shavuot & Queen's birthday
Friday 24th - Matariki

SEPTEMBER
​Monday 26th - Tuesday 27th - Rosh Hashanah


OCTOBER
Wednesday 5th October - Yom Kippur
Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th - Sukkot
Monday 17th - Shemini Atzeret
Tuesday 18th - Simchat Torah
Monday 24th - Labour Day

DECEMBER
24 - 31st



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*dates may change. We advise you check this page regularly
VIDEO INTRODUCTION TO THE HOLOCAUST CENTRE
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 and CD's. 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 info@holocaustcentre.org.nz or send us a message via our Contact Form.

We look forward to your visit!

DIRECTIONS

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​80 Webb Street, Te Aro
Wellington, 6011
New Zealand
04 801 9480

OPEN HOURS

 Monday: 10am - 1pm
Tuesday: 10am - 1pm
Wednesday: 10am - 1pm
Thursday: 10am - 1pm
Friday: 10am - 1pm
Saturday: closed  (&
 some Public & Jewish Holidays )
Sunday: 10am - 1pm
​(10am -  4pm last Sunday of each month)
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DETAILS:

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80 Webb Street
Te Aro
Wellington, 6011
New Zealand
04 801 9480
info@holocaustcentre.org.nz

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HOURS:

Monday: 10am - 1pm
Tuesday: 10am - 1pm
Wednesday: 10am - 1pm
Thursday: 10am - 1pm
Friday: 10am - 1pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10am - 1pm

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