Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

Karkomi Holocaust Exhibition
The experience of Pre-war Germany, the Holocaust, liberation and beyond is brought to life through the memories of those who lived it. Explore more than 200 artifacts including personal items and photos, films, and a German rail car from the era. Learn More >

Room of Remembrance
A stunning contemplative space, the Room of Remembrance pays special homage to the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, featuring soaring walls lined with Hebrew, Yiddish and English names to represent those who were lost. Learn More >

STORIES OF SURVIVAL Ordinary objects tell extraordinary stories at this landmark exhibit featuring items of local Survivors of the Holocaust and genocide. Learn More >

Activists and Icons - the Photographs of Steve Schapiro

Activists and Icons Renowned Chicago-based photographer Steve Schapiro has given history a human face throughout his career. Experience the civil rights movement, as well as vivid portraits of celebrities who challenged our cultural norms. Learn More >

THE LAST GOODBYE
The Last Goodbye is an award-winning virtual reality experience that transports viewers inside the Nazi death camp Majdanek in Poland with Pinchas Gutter. Learn More >

TAKE A STAND CENTER
An immersive permanent exhibition with a forward-looking emphasis on multiple areas of social justice and the World Premiere of new three-dimensional technology. Learn More >

Museum Architecture
Building design by renowned architect Stanley Tigerman is rich with historical and emotional symbolism, most notably the literal journey from darkness to light as visitors trace the path through war and Holocaust onward to hope and renewal. Learn More >

Ferro Fountain of the Righteous
One of the Museum’s many contemplative spaces, the Ferro Fountain of the Righteous is a respite for the visitor that pays tribute to those identified as Righteous Among the Nations, many of whom helped save Midwest Holocaust survivors. Learn More >

Make a Difference! The Harvey L. Miller Family Youth Exhibition
The Harvey L. Miller Family Youth Exhibition is a highly interactive space where hands-on activities encourage children ages 8-12 to take a stand on issues that matter to them—to be “upstanders,” not bystanders. Learn More >

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