It has traveled the state in recent years, providing anti-hate and tolerance education to children and communities, and is so popular that its school visits are booked into 2025.

The bus-based museum will be at the state fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Saturdays, just south of the Lincoln Stage at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 E. Sangamon Ave. in Springfield.

Among the museum’s offerings are:

• A 9-minute video of civil rights and American civil rights heroes;

• A short film on the life of Anne Frank, along with a discussion on the Holocaust, anti-Semitism and resistance; and

• A video on the power of ordinary people as upstanders or bystanders during the Holocaust.

The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology’s Magical Innovation and STEAM Tour will be based in the Governor’s Tent at Brian Raney Avenue and Main Street.

“Our goal is to inspire and educate attendees about the latest advancements in STEAM,” said Sanjay Gupta, the department’s acting secretary. “Get ready to be dazzled by the magic of innovation.”

Guests and interactive exhibits will showcase the latest advancements in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

Activities featuring the department and a guest include:

• Thursday: Learning Technology Center will offer 3-D mini butter cow printing and Sphero Robotics.

• Aug. 13: Hanson Professional Services will showcase a water resources and soil erosion exhibit.

• Aug. 14: Illinois Century Network will explore the latest in virtual reality technology.

• Aug. 15: Google will showcase generative AI and teachable machines.

• Aug. 16: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy will teach how to program robots to dance.

• Aug. 17: Illinois Assistive Technology Program will explore assistive technology for those with disabilities.

• Aug. 18-19: Verizon will provide an augmented reality display.

• Aug 20: The DoIT STEAM Team will host a STEAM trivia festival.

All DoIT activities are free with paid fair admission.