Museum of Tolerance Renovation

- Amount:
- $25,000
- Year:
- 2008
- Field of Interest:
- Program Name:
- Museum of Tolerance Renovation
- Grant Type:
- Capital
- Grant Website
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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
The Museum of Tolerance is the educational division of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a Jewish human rights organization founded in 1977 dedicated to preserving the lessons of the Holocaust and fostering tolerance and understanding in today’s world. The Museum of Tolerance challenges visitors to confront anti-Semitism, bigotry and racism; to understand the Holocaust in both historic and contemporary contexts; and to assume responsibility for positive change through customized tours, high-tech exhibits, and interactive workshops.
GRANT PURPOSE
The Museum of Tolerance Renovation will provide a new state-of-the-art facility for its programs.