Take history to heart at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. This Skokie attraction is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust.

Plan your visit to the Illinois Holocaust Museum. See the hours of operation, reserve tickets, plan what exhibitions you want to see, and more.

In addition to its ongoing exhibitions focused on the Holocaust and related social justice topics, the Museum uses its temporary exhibition spaces to delve deeper into specific areas of Holocaust subject matter or explore broader topics connected to genocide and human rights.

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is located in Skokie, Illinois, home to the largest number of Holocaust Survivors in the United States. Our collections, exhibitions, events, and programs serve to educate individuals of all ages on a number of historic issues and individuals and inspire social justice.

As the second largest Holocaust museum in the United States, Illinois Holocaust Museum not only honors the memory of the millions who were murdered during the Holocaust, but salutes the courage and resilience of Survivors.

MUSEUM ADMISSION + VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE. General admission to the Museum; Reservations for The Journey Back: A VR Experience [20-30 min.] at no extra cost; Access to current special exhibitions at no extra cost; Children under age 10 will not be admitted to virtual reality. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS

Visitors may reserve seats for virtual reality and holographic theater experiences upon arrival at the Museum. Advance reservations for these experiences are not available on free days. Children under age 10 will not be admitted to the virtual reality gallery. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center hosts a wide range of public programs throughout the year. These sessions cover a wide range of topics, including the Holocaust, genocide, and contemporary social justice issues; and include panel discussions, live performances, film screenings, and more.

Visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum virtually! See our exhibitions, classes, tours, programs, and more for virtual learning options.

The Museum is located at 9603 Woods Drive in Skokie, Illinois, convenient to I-94 and the Chicago downtown area. Get Directions from Google Printable Map and Directions. From North I-94 Take the Edens Expressway (I-94) east to the Old Orchard exit. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Old Orchard Road. Turn left onto Woods Drive, about 1/4 mile ...