School Tours
Experience Orange County's Only Holocaust Museum
Our free 90 minute docent-led school tour transports students back to 1944 where they step into the shoes of prominent Holocaust survivor, Mel Mermelstein. Students meet Mel in a short documentary where they learn about his time at Auschwitz concentration camp, the tragic loss of his family, and how he overcame and processed his trauma through creation of art using artifacts from various Nazi concentration camps. The museum displays the creations of Mel which tell the stories of his family and many others who lost their lives in the Holocaust. Students have the opportunity to touch the artifacts, learn about tolerance, and hear the incredible stories of Mel and local survivors who triumphed one of the darkest moments in history.
Our team provides each group with a custom tour experience. Ask us about our School tour Add-on with our community partners.
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School Tour Add-Ons
Survivor Presentation
After the tour, engage in discussion and talk with a survivor or second generation survivor about their and their families stories of the Holocaust, along with a presentation of their family's artifacts and memorabilia.
* at museum, or via Zoom
inquire at rachael@holocaustmuseumoc.org or
949-721-9800
Holocaust Artist Presentation
After the tour, engage in discussion and talk with renowned local artist Sherry Marger, who delves into the visual arts, how it is used to process memory and trauma, and showcases the Holocaust art she has created. *Fulfills visual arts curriculum
* at museum, or via Zoom
inquire at rachael@holocaustmuseumoc.org or
949-721-9800
Cypress College Holocaust Education Program
An educator from CCHEP will bring life sized portraits from the Ursula Lowenbach Foster Holocaust Survivors Portrait Gallery and interpret the riveting stories of select inspiring local survivors.
*at museum OR in the classroom
Program Contact: Karen Cant
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Nazi Propaganda
Learn from our educators about Nazi propaganda and radio study. This is a hands-on approach to the mass media and technology of the era.
inquire at rachael@holocaustmuseumoc.org or
949-721-9800
Student to Student OC Presentation
Jewish teen ambassadors come with props and discuss with students about various aspects of Judaism and their personal narratives about what it is like to be Jewish by showcasing the diversity of the Jewish community thus enhancing classroom curriculum.
*at museum OR in the classroom
Program Contact: Robin Steinmentz
rsteinmetz@jfedoc.org https://www.jewishorangecounty.org/studenttostudent
“Our trip to the center today was a home run. The teacher today said it was one of the most impactful trips ever and the students were able to take in a deeper perspective of the Holocaust than traditional exhibits provide.”
NMUSD adminstrator
We can provide on-site presentations, with advanced request.
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