Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Holocaust museum in Skokie, Illinois, United States.
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center contains extensive exhibitions about genocide and human rights across multiple floors of a two-toned building.
The museum started in 1981 as a response to neo-Nazi activities in Skokie, where numerous Holocaust survivors established their homes after World War II.
The Zev and Shifra Karkomi Holocaust Exhibition presents personal narratives and artifacts from individuals who experienced the Holocaust firsthand.
The museum welcomes visitors from Wednesday through Sunday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with accessibility features for wheelchair users.
The Take a Stand Center features interactive holographic technology that enables conversations with digital representations of Holocaust survivors.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1981
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Website: https://ilholocaustmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 42.05650,-87.76078
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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