RVCC Holocaust Institute to Present "The Journey Back: A VR Experience" - New Jersey Stage

Raritan Valley Community College's Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies presents "The Journey Back: A VR Experience," an immersive virtual reality exhibition running from October 17-November 13, 2025 in Branchburg, New Jersey.

This groundbreaking experience features three 20-minute VR films created by the Illinois Holocaust Museum and East City Films. Visitors can virtually walk with Holocaust survivors through their childhood hometowns, concentration camps, and hiding places while hearing their powerful survival stories. Using cutting-edge 360-degree video technology, 3D environments, and spatial audio, the films bring historical experiences to life in an unprecedented way.

• Features three immersive VR films: "Letters from Drancy," "Walk to Westerbork," and "Escape to Shanghai"
• Uses advanced technology including 360-degree video, animation, and motion capture filmed across multiple countries
• Free admission with advance reservations required through the college
• Recommended for audiences aged 12 and older seeking meaningful historical education