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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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Buick1_36758

Mar 2021

I went here in March of 2021. The only way to purchase a ticket is online and then they scan your phone. You do have to go through metal detector to enter. I was allowed to leave for lunch and come back later. This museum is very professionally done and the entrance fee is $15. The main floor is where you will spend most of your time. If you read everything and watch all of the videos, you will be there for a number of hours. The upper floor was mostly paintings and I did not spend much time there. The lower floor had a holographic theater and a special display area. In the holographic theater, they had a presentation and then you could ask a question which would be transmitted to a library of stored answers. While some were fascinated by this, this piece of it wasn't that thrilling to me. If you do want to do the theater, I would make sure you get a ticket early since they were limiting the number of people in it.

Annemarie K

Aug 2020

Amazing displays on Holocaust history, very detailed and captivating. One of the finest Holocaust museums. If you visit Chicago, this tour should be a must. Also a fabulous exhibit on the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Thank you for this experience!!

53Ruta_R

Jul 2020

For this visit, it was required that patrons purchase tickets prior to the visit. The Museum had been closed due to covid-19 and had just reopened. Social distancing in place, masks required, temperature checked once entering, and traffic moved in one direction. On to the museum itself. Very informative and a lot of information/history. It was a Weekday morning and spent about an hour and a half there. I could have spent more time, however some sections were intentionally closed or had no activity .