Examples of New York Tolerance Center Exhibits
The Millennium Machine: This interactive media presentation focuses on pressing global human rights issues such as the threats of international terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, the exploitation of women and children, and the plight of refugees. Participants in this immersive theatre experience are tested on their knowledge of the issues via automated response technology and then challenged to discuss solutions together.
The Point of View Diner: This modern "cyber-caf" screens a variety of scenarios portraying situations of escalating conflict in a contemporary American context. Through the use of cutting edge technology, group members have the opportunity to individually 'interview' the main characters in the scenario and then register personal opinions on the issues raised. The results of the anonymous vote are instantly tabulated, providing a springboard for dialogue on violence prevention, conflict resolution and personal responsibility.
Globalhate.com: Based on ongoing Simon Wiesenthal Center research and investigation of hate on the internet, Globalhate.com is equipped with touch screen computer terminals that unmask the dangerous proliferation of hate on the internet and introduce questions for critical thinking in a media saturated society.
The Hall of Memory: This multimedia theater presents a thought-provoking film on the Nazi Holocaust, featuring survivors' personal testimony. A memorial wall portrays the stories of the 'Righteous Among Nations', those who acted to save the lives of others at their own personal risk. Participants take the opportunity to consider other examples of genocide in the twentieth century and reflect upon the lessons of history for today.
The New York Subway Scene: The participants' journey of discovery takes them through the NYTC's 12 exhibit areas, arriving at a 'New York Subway Scene' that leads to three separate multi-use classrooms. On the subway 'platform', participants are challenged to make the transition from the past to the present, from the global to the local, from the collective to the individual and consider experiences of diversity in their own lives.
Please click here to read about the classroom and presentation facilities at the NYTC
Please click here for a summary of Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles, exhibits
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