The Museum of Tolerance is a high tech, hands-on experiential museum that focuses on two central themes through unique interactive exhibits: the dynamics of racism and prejudice in America and the history of the Holocaust - the ultimate example of man's inhumanity to man. The Museum, the educational arm of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, was founded to challenge visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historic and contemporary contexts.

The genesis of the Museum, the first of its kind in the world, came from the leadership of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, the internationally recognized Jewish human rights organization named in honor of Simon Wiesenthal.

Since its opening in 1993, it has hosted 3.5 million visitors from around the world, and nine heads of state including King Hussein of Jordan, three Prime Ministers of Israel and the Dalai Lama. The Museum receives 350,000 visitors annually including 110,000 children.

Highlights of the Museum include:

	The ToleranCenter - visitors focus on the major issues of intolerance that are part of their daily lives
	The Holocaust Section - visitors are led back in time to become witnesses to the events of World War II
	Multimedia Learning Center - houses over 31 interactive computer stations to provide each visitor with unprecedented access to the history of World War II and the Holocaust
	Artifacts and Documents of the Holocaust - displayed here are some of the Museum's collection of archives and documents
	Survivor Testimonies - Holocaust survivors speak of their experiences to Museum visitors
	Special Exhibits - the temporary exhibition gallery showcases visual and archival temporary exhibits on issues related to the Museum's themes
	Programs at the Museum - a wide range of cutting-edge issues are addressed through the Museum's Arts and Lectures Program
	The Museum Shops - the Gift Galleria, sells one-of-a-kind items by artisans from around the world and the Museum Bookstore, showcases a wide range of books, videotapes, posters, and cassettes.