This article examines the challenges museums face amid growing political disillusionment and extremism. Based on interviews with museum educators, it discusses how hate impacts their daily work. The article aims to provide a nuanced understanding of how polarization is experienced and navigated in museum education, arguing that museums must raise awareness of how public hostility operates within their institutions. Emphasizing the importance of fostering inclusive spaces for dialogue on sensitive issues, the article advocates for better institutional support, training, and national-level discussions to address hate in educational settings.