HMCTE- Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education closing until April 20, 2020

Dear Friends of the Museum,

Beginning tomorrow, March 17th, the Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education will be closed until April 20, 2020. All events, tours, and public hours are cancelled and will be rescheduled as soon as advisable.

As we are watching the news regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and experiencing tremendous interruption to the normal rhythms of our daily life, much seems frightening. But amidst the cancellations and changes, we know that at the heart of these restrictions lie a deep concern and care for our communities.

This care and concern is also at the heart of how the Museum directs its operations. As such, we are suspending all operations for the time being. Our first priority is the health and safety of the all the people we serve and work with, chief among them Holocaust survivors and WWII Veterans. Given the risks associated with this virus, we are following the recommendations and protocols of health experts and government officials to contribute to the wellbeing of all people.

We are shifting the paradigm of how we will work to keep learning with you all in the days and weeks to come. Though our physical site will be shuttered, you will find HMCTE online – via social media, our website, and email. Please stay connected with us and don’t hesitate to reach out if we can help or be of service to you during this time.

Website: We will provide updates here as well as
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rcctolerancecenter/ or @rcctolerancecenter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hmcte.rcc/ or @hmcte.rcc

Finally, we leave you with a message and a mission: as we face extreme disruption to our daily lives, we can choose to focus instead on the amazing acts of social solidarity we see all around us. We encourage everyone to rise to the occasion of caring for family, friends, and even strangers by practicing social distancing, maintaining good hygiene, and helping others whenever you can.

Call to check on those who may be isolated or struggling; offer to share goods/supplies with those in need; assist elders with tasks that might be dangerous for them; and choose kindness over fear and anger. Remember: we are all responsible for one another. We look forward to greeting you again when this is all behind us!

Yours In Solidarity,
The Board and Staff of the Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education