Utilizing the most up-to-date interactive technologies, Portraits of Survival tells the stories of 43 of our local Holocaust survivors with firsthand testimonies, captivating images and videos, and a detailed chronology of the historical events of WWII and the Holocaust. Our museum is one of a select few around the world that features AI-integrated holographic technology, enabling visitors to “converse” with survivors and ask them about their firsthand experiences. During the field trip, students will explore our interactive digital museum, hear directly from a local survivor or 2nd generation survivor, and put what they have learned into practice in our upstander workshop that will empower them to stand up to all forms of bigotry and hate.
Portraits of Survival welcomes students of all backgrounds, from 6th grade through college.
Hours and Availability:
During the 2025-2026 school year, school visits are available Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Field trip duration is 2.5 – 3 hours. Additional days of the week may be available per request.
We had read The Diary of Anne Frank and studied the Holocaust, but actually sitting and listening to a survivor tell her story is something my students will never forget. It’s an experience of living history.
I was so touched by the stories of these amazing people. I was expecting to meet some people in deep sorrow, but I was surprised by their optimism.
It is admirable how amazing people took their time and told us the way they experienced the Holocaust, and how they are still here trying to make this a better world.
The subject matter is so powerful that it has challenged my entire thought process and has made me a better person. The strength of these survivors is contagious.