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Dedicated to teaching the universal lessons of the Holocaust, the Museum inspires all ages to take a stand against hatred, prejudice, and indifference, today, and for generations to come.
Recognized as the third largest Holocaust Museum in the world, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is an award-winning attraction offering memorable experiences that are not to be missed. Travel through history as you explore life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Step into an authentic German rail car, visit impressive galleries and contemplative spaces, both indoors and out. Leave inspired to make a difference and take a stand for humanity.
Welcome back! The Museum is fully open to the public with the following hours: Wednesdays – Sundays from 10 am – 5 pm, with last entry at 4:00 pm.
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Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Starts: Skokie, United States
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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What to Expect When Visiting Skokie, Illinois, United States
Dedicated to teaching the universal lessons of the Holocaust, the Museum inspires all ages to take a stand against hatred, prejudice, and indifference, today, and for generations to come.
Recognized as the third largest Holocaust Museum in the world, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is an award-winning attraction offering memorable experiences that are not to be missed. Travel through history as you explore life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Step into an authentic German rail car, visit impressive galleries and contemplative spaces, both indoors and out. Leave inspired to make a difference and take a stand for humanity.
Welcome back! The Museum is fully open to the public with the following hours: Wednesdays – Sundays from 10 am – 5 pm, with last entry at 4:00 pm.
Visit: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL 60077-1095
The 65,000-square-foot Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is a museum that serves as a memorial to families that perished during the Holocaust and the additional millions lost but also where young minds learn the terrible dangers of prejudice and hatred.
When coming to the Museum, visitors have a range of experiences to explore. They can meet virtual Holocaust Survivors at the Museum’s Abe & Ida Cooper Survivor Stories Experience exhibition, featuring our holographic theater, where technology enables Survivor holograms to tell their deeply moving personal stories and respond to questions from the audience, inviting visitors to a personalized, one-on-one conversation. They also can explore 2 temporary exhibits, the Take a Stand Center, our core Karkomi Holocaust Exhibition and our children’s exhibition, Make A Difference! The Harvey L. Miller Family Youth Exhibition, for ages 8-12 and with a focus on character education.
