Frequently Asked Questions
Who will be leading my students around the Museum?
Most field trips are guided by a well-trained, volunteer Museum docent. For students in grades 7-12, there is a field trip option from 1pm-3pm that is “self-guided” (led by teachers and chaperones at their discretion).
Can my students hear a speaker during our visit?
Yes, we will try to offer all students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to hear from a survivor or eyewitness during their field trip whenever possible. While we will do our best to include a speaker as part of your scheduled field trip, we cannot make any guarantees.
The self-guided tour (Option A5) does not include a presentation from our Speakers' Bureau. However, the stories of our local survivors are woven throughout the Karkomi Permanent Exhibition through videos and artifacts.
Younger visitors in grades 3-6 will have the opportunities to hear age-appropriate testimonies in the "Survivor Stories" section of Make a Difference: The Miller Family Youth Exhibition.
My school cannot afford a field trip. Can you help?
Yes, IHMEC is pleased to be able to offer Opportunity Grants to subsidize the cost of transportation and Museum admission to qualified Illinois schools.
After I receive a confirmation letter, what should I do to prepare for my field trip?
Please thoroughly read and review our Pre-Visit Packet, which will be e-mailed to you along with your field trip confirmation (10-15 business days after registering). This packet contains vital information and instructions regarding your students’ visit.
Skokie, IL