Museum Of Tolerance

I went here in the third grade, my teacher was really big on teaching tolerance. I must say it has stuck with me my whole life. The museum is so moving. There is a fake gas chamber and they put you in there turn off the lights and close the doors you watch a movie. It really freaked me out and made me realize what people must have felt in their last moments. The whole place is amazing. I don't if i would take very young kids, but it was a great experience.

Posted 06/06/06 | Report Abuse

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This museum is a must see for anyone interested in the Halocaust. It provides detailed accounts of many events and gives personal stories of many Jews during the era. It was a very powerful museum and many people do end up walking out crying. I have visited there a few times as extra credit for school history classes and english classes (diary of anne frank).

Posted 11/14/05 | Report Abuse

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This is an awesome musem. It seems that many schools bring kids here on a field trip, I wish my school had brought me here when I was a child. The museum teaches and informs about racism throughout history. In particular, it deals with the holocaust which is of particular interest to me. It is very moving and informative. Even if you are well-versed in the topic, I urge you to visit the museum as it makes things more real then simply reading books or watching videos on the subject from the comfort of your home.

PROS: informative, educational, great.
CONS: none

Posted 11/10/05 | Report Abuse

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The Museum of Tolerance is famous for its contraversal exhibits such as the one with the gas killings of people.

It is indeed an eye opener though, and is an experience that should probably be experienced by everyone.

Anyone that lives in Southern California should see the intolerances that people went through.

Posted 11/03/05 | Report Abuse

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I still think everyone needs to go to all museums, but if you dont' go to all of them, at least try to go to this one. While the museum is traditionally used a lot for school trips and for bringing kids who are "bad" to show them where not to go. Overall, this is a great museum to look at and just reflect on some of the troubled times in our past and reflect on them. A must see.

Posted 06/29/05 | Report Abuse

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I went to the Tolerance Mueseum on a high school field trip and I was blown away by the information I acquired throughout the day. The images of the Holocaust felt so real that I was taken aback on this part of history. I think everyone should come here at least once just to be educated on what happened in the past.

PROS: Great Showcases, very believable!!
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Posted 06/27/05 | Report Abuse

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I have been here several times with my students and it is always thought provoking. It is a hands on experience that challenges bigotry and racism and teaches an understanding of the Holocaust. Exhibits, documentations, photos all portray a time that shows mans inhumanity to man. The museum promotes tolerance and you will come away being moved by what you have seen.

Posted 01/14/05 | Report Abuse

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i joined my son on a field trip and i never forgot it. It is truly and mind opener. Every one at one time or another should try to see this excellent museum. They have movies and great exhibits to see they explain everything so well. I have so much compasion and respect for the jewish community.

Posted 12/16/04 | Report Abuse

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A remarkably excellent exhibit with a tremendous amount of powerful information that will linger for days. You can't miss this and it should be mandatory for everyone to see and learn about. One of the most unforgetful parts is the holocaust exhibit. You follow a person thru stages of the holocaust and you find out in the end if the person lived or died. An experience you won't forget and a true eye opener.

Posted 12/15/04 | Report Abuse

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Wonderful, Excellent and a Mind Opener. This is a must visit. It will be sure to have you thinking long after you've left the museum. It has very sensitive subject matter and it tells stories in the truest ways. I have brought 3 people over a 2 year period and every time I'm amazed at the new and unimaginable things I discover. Never the perfect time to go, but get there.

Posted 12/06/04 | Report Abuse

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Great place to get the big picture on what happened during the Holocaust and other periods in history when people or governments tried to commit genocide. Not nearly as overwhelming as the National Holocaust museum in DC, this is a place to educate ourselves on what's history taught us and how we can act today to prevent history from repeating itself.

Posted 10/23/04 | Report Abuse

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Very interactive and informative museum about the Holocaust and Jewish culture. Great place to bring your kids to learn as well. Many interactive games as well as information sessions.

Posted 09/16/04 | Report Abuse

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