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Skip the Line: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Ticket

Skip the Line: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Ticket

Overview

Stories of hatred, prejudice, and inhumanity make headlines every day. The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center honors the memory of all who were killed during the Holocaust and inspires people of all ages to stand up for what’s right turning the powerful lessons of history into positive actions today.
Tour the Karkomi Holocaust Exhibition which weaves history with stories of Holocaust Survivors through their personal belongings, photographs, historical records, and testimony.
Don’t miss the Journey Back: an award-winning VR Experience which takes visitors on through their experiences during and just after the Holocaust.
Visit the Cooper Holographic Theater which pairs 3-D Survivor interviews with voice recognition technology, enabling them to tell their stories and respond to questions from the audience.
The Miller Family Youth Exhibition offers younger visitors (8-12) an interactive learning experience that empowers them to stand up for others and themselves.

City: Illinois

Sun 06 Apr

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What's Included

Self-guided audio tours

3-D Holographic Survivor Stories Experience (reserve upon arrival)

The Journey Back Virtual Reality Experience (reserve upon arrival)

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Skokie
9603 Woods Dr

Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date COVID policies: https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/safety-protocols/

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for child aged 7 and under

What To Expect

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (23)

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DaveT176

Jan 2025

You will most certainly leave this museum better educated; you will most likely leave this museum a little shaken.....but shaken in a good way. The displays and exhibits are incredible, as is the architecture encompassing it. We were fortunate to have Marla as a docent. She was very interesting and provided some additional insight as to local survivors.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you, Dave, for the highest rating as well as such an excellent synopsis of how the museum affected you. I will pass along your compliments to Marla.

tjpal86

Sep 2024

Great museum. The museum is much larger than I thought it would be. It's laid out in a way that it takes you through each phase of the holocaust as you work your way through. Each gallery was beautifully done, engaging, and very educational. The staff was very friendly. Would definitely go back

Response from Host

Jan 2025

The compliments on our exhibitions are truly appreciated. Many people are surprised by the size of our museum, you can easily spend 4 hours here to see all the current exhibitions. Hope we get to see you again.

Kimberly P

Aug 2024

A sobering and important stop for me. Spent 4 hours learning about the Holocaust and the political and world environment that allowed this atrocity to happen. The museum offers a VR and a holographic experience that share survivors’ poignant stories. Judy, one of the many volunteers there, provided an excellent tour of the main displays. The Kinder Transport exhibit shows an example of what love in action looks like. Over 10,000 children were accepted into England and saved. A similar proposal to bring children to the US was scuttled by Congress. I want my country to be refuge for those who turn to us in time of great need. My hope is that through educational offerings like these we, as a caring and compassionate people, can prevent anything like this from happening again.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful reaction to your visit. Our hope is the same as yours.