Children's Museums

Tolerance Education Center

Name: Tolerance Education Center
Address: 35147 Landy Ln, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, Rancho Mirage, CA, US
Telephone: (760) 625-6958
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (65 reviews)

📍 35147 Landy Ln, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

📞 (760) 625-6958

🌐 www.toleranceeducationcenter.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–3:30 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–3:30 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–3:30 PM
Thursday	10 AM–3:30 PM
Friday	10 AM–2 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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About Tolerance Education Center

Tolerance Education Center is a children's museum in Rancho Mirage, CA. The center covers Holocaust history and broader tolerance education, including exhibits on multiple groups affected by prejudice and segregation throughout history. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 65 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Education Center
Mission: Promote tolerance, respect, and understanding while eliminating hatred and bigotry
Founded: 2006 by Holocaust survivor Earl Greif
Hours: Mon-Thu 10 AM–3:30 PM, Fri 10 AM–2 PM, Sun by appointment
Programs: Virtual field trips, survivor testimonies, student activities, educator resources

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The center covers Holocaust history and broader tolerance education, including exhibits on multiple groups affected by prejudice and segregation throughout history
⭐Virtual field trips can be customized and tailored to specific lesson plans, allowing educators to integrate the center's content directly into their curriculum
⭐The center subsidizes bus transportation for school groups bringing children to visit, removing cost barriers to educational access
⭐The primary educational program features live Holocaust survivor testimonies presented in person, followed by complementary documentary films that reinforce the survivors' personal narratives

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Schedule a virtual field trip tailored to your specific lesson plan rather than visiting in person. These can be customized to match your curriculum and provide flexibility for remote or hybrid learning environments.
💬Plan to stay for both the survivor testimony video and the follow-up film screening. Visitors consistently note that the movie complements the personal stories, creating a more impactful and memorable educational experience.
💬Book group visits in advance—the center covers transportation costs for student field trips, making this an economical option for schools and educational organizations.
💡Request a tour guide for your visit. Reviews highlight the knowledgeable and engaging staff (particularly noted tour guides) who significantly enhance the educational value and emotional resonance of the exhibits.
💬Verify accessibility policies in advance if you have service animals or mobility needs, as some program areas may have restrictions that could affect your visit experience.