Mobile Museum of Tolerance to Launch with Community Open House on Nov. 5

PITTSFIELD — On Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m., the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT), an educational initiative of the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, will partner with Jewish Federation of the Berkshires and Berk12 to officially launch in Massachusetts with a community open house hosted by the federation at 196 South St. in Pittsfield. This event marks the MMOT’s first stop in the state to bring its mobile education experience to local students and residents.

The MMOT is a self-contained classroom on wheels offering immersive technology and facilitator-led workshops that use the lessons of history to combat hate and promote greater tolerance. During the open house, attendees will experience interactive exhibits and learn more about how the MMOT’s lessons on the Holocaust, civil rights, propaganda, discrimination, hate, and dehumanization can support local educational initiatives and promote inclusivity and respect in school and communities.

Educational leaders will also be able to schedule a free MMOT visit to their schools fully funded by the Massachusetts Legislature.