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Skip the Line: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Ticket

Skip the Line: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Ticket

Overview

The mission of Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is expressed in its founding principle: “Remember the Past, Transform the Future.” The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference.

Illinois Holocaust Museum is an award-winning attraction offering unforgettable experiences. 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.

The Museum is fully open to the public Wednesdays - Sundays from 10 am – 5 pm, with last entry at 4:00 pm.

City: Illinois

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $18.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $18.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Self-guided audio tours

Virtual Reality Experiences & Survivor Stories Experience holographic theater (reservation required)

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Skokie
9603 Woods Dr

Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date COVID policies: https://ihm.ec/safetyprotocol

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
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
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

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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Mia_E

Jun 2021

It was a nice museum. We downloaded the app and had our headphones in listening. We learned a lot of stuff that we didn’t know before. Thank you for the experience.

Taylor B

Apr 2021

In this day and age, when there are radicals or others who continue to deny that millions of Jews were killed by Nazi atrocities during World War II, I would highly recommend that anyone who still has doubts or has never been there before make a visit to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie, Illinois. Located at 9603 Woods Drive in Chicago's near north suburb, off the Edens Expressway (I-94), near Old Orchard Shopping Center. its mission is to "Remember the Past" and "Transform the Future" while preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those were who lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. The museum, which was established in 1981 and opened at its current site in 2009, was established as a response to a Neo-Nazi group's attempt march through Skokie, where many Holocaust survivors had settled after the war. The Holocaust exhibition occupies the first floor while the upper floor contains the remembrance area with stories by Holocaust survivors and an art gallery. One of the most sobering objects in the museum is a railroad car, which was filled with Jews on their way to the death camps. The unique Take A Stand Center employs a new technology that allows visitors to interact with speaking holographic images of Holocaust survivors. One of the newest exhibits tells the life of the late Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. All very informative and thought-provoking.

tosl

Apr 2021

Other than DC, this is the most powerful and comprehensive museum I have seen on the Holocaust outside of visiting the camps themselves. An easy 20-minute drive from Chicago, this should not be near the top of any itinerary, this should be the top site. Excellent job to the curator and staff - very moving.