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Scranton Hosts Hope Museum on Poverty
3 Jun
Summary
- A traveling museum offers poverty simulation and personal stories.
- Catholic Social Services brings the exhibit to Nay Aug Park.
- The museum is on a three-year national tour.
- Interactive exhibits include videos, audio, and a recording studio.
An interactive traveling museum, the People of Hope Museum, is set to visit Scranton, Pennsylvania. Hosted by Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton, the exhibit will be located in Nay Aug Park on June 10. Housed within a 53-foot semitrailer, the museum aims to educate the public about poverty and marginalized communities by sharing personal stories and experiences.
The museum features a variety of engaging elements, including videos of individuals serving vulnerable populations, an interactive poverty simulation, and audio clips from notable figures discussing social issues. Attendees can also visit a recording studio to share their own stories of hope and service. This initiative is presented by Catholic Charities USA and is funded by a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
This Scranton stop is part of a broader national tour, with the museum scheduled to visit over 150 communities across the United States over the next three years. While the museum is primarily designed for visitors aged 14 and older, activities for all ages will be available outside. Attendees will also receive free admission to the adjacent Everhart Museum and Brooks Mine during the event hours.
