SPRINGFIELD — A powerfully unique experience awaits Illinois State Fair visitors again this year.

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) will be at the 2023 Illinois State Fair, offering visitors a chance to use their voices to speak up against bullying, racism, anti-Semitism, hate, and intolerance. Since 2021, this one-of-a-kind free traveling mobile education center has reached over 27,000 people and visited more than 200 schools.

When:

From August 10th to August 20th, the MMOT will be open every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except on Saturdays. We will be located directly south of the Lincoln Stage.

MMOT Workshops:

Immerse yourself in historical narratives during your MMOT visit. Choose from the following videos:

· Civil Rights: Watch a 9-minute documentary featuring numerous American civil rights heroes. Draw comparisons between the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s with other fights for civil rights throughout US history.

· The Anne Frank Story: Experience a short film about the life of Anne Frank, followed by a discussion on the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and resistance. This workshop aims to enhance visitors’ abilities to become proactive members of society, influencing positive change.
· The Power of Ordinary People: Explore the different roles of ordinary people as Upstanders or Bystanders during the Holocaust in a 6-minute video. Following the video, join the discussion on how these roles relate to the present day, and be encouraged to take an active part in preventing hate and promoting tolerance in your communities.

Illinois State Fair

Dates: 08/10-08/20/2023
Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Website: – Mobile Museum of Tolerance (mmot.com)

MMOT online/digital educational toolkit:

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is a project of the Simon Wiesenthal Center: https://www.wiesenthal.com/

Visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance website and connect with its social media pages:

· https://mmot.com/mobile-museum-of-tolerance/
· https://www.facebook.com/MobileMOT/
· https://twitter.com/MobileTolerance

About the Mobile Museum of Tolerance: The United States’ one-of-a-kind traveling bus road show provides a world-class learning experience, using innovative technology and interactive lessons to connect Illinois schools, libraries and communities with a powerful message of tolerance. Learn more about the MMOT, its creation and mission: https://mmot.com/mobile-museum-of-tolerance/.

· Frequently Asked Questions about the MMOT: https://mmot.com/about-us/mmot-faqs/
· News articles and maps of MMOT visits across Illinois: https://mmot.com/about-us/news-from-the-road/
· Supporters of the MMOT: https://mmot.com/support/our-supporters/

The Work of the Mobile Museum of Tolerance: The bus provides engaging, powerful lessons on civil rights, the Holocaust, the dangers of social media and more. Learn more about its workshops and digital literacy: https://mmot.com/education/mmot-workshops/.

· Check where the MMOT has traveled for community events this summer, and where it’s headed next: https://mmot.com/events/open-to-public/
· An annual Your Voice essay contest helps students learn more about how to change the world by understanding the threats of hatred around us, including online: https://mmot.com/your-voice/.
· The bus is booked well into 2025 with visits for educational students at schools throughout Illinois: https://mmot.com/about-us/mmot-reservation-request-form/