This thesis looks at technology and how and why it is used in Holocaust education in museums. Museums use technology in a variety of ways, from websites to exhibits to digital tickets. Technology is a vital way museums stay afloat. First I did research by actually going to some of the museums I study in this paper. This acts as the primary source of this thesis. Museums in the US and in Europe are focused on and compared here, such as the DC Holocaust museum and the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. The examination of technology in these contexts shows how important it is in a post-survivor era to supplement with technology. This is important because anti semitism is on the rise and extremist views can stem from that. Ultimately this thesis argues that technology is a key way we can combat the loss of survivors and continue to create meaningful connections to history.
Acknowledgements: I'd like to thank the History department for helping fund my trip to DC for research.