Illinois Holocaust Museum - Skokie, IL
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After 10 years of planning and $45M, the 65,000 square foot museum opened in April 2009.
Waymark Code: WM6DH1
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2009
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The museum originated as storefront on Main Street Skokie. Skokie is a largely jewish section of Chicago. Bill Clinton was the keynote speaker at the opening.
Ehibits include a German rail car and a youth exhibit designed for children 8-11 years old. Plus, The Legacy of Absence Gallery "focuses on the feelings of sadness and loss that continue in the shadow of the Holocaust and other modern genocides". The Room of Remembrance pays homage to the 6 million victims of the Holocaust. Representative names of victims line the walls.
Mission Statement:
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center 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. The museum fulfills its mission through the exhibition, preservation and interpretation of its collections and through education programs and initiatives that foster the promotion of human rights and the elimination of genocide.
Physical Address:
9603 Woods Dr
Skokie, IL USA
60077
Date Dedicated: 04/19/2009
Supporting Website: [Web Link]
Fee/Donation: 8 - adults, 6 - students/seniors, 5 - children
Memorial Type: Museum
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Visit Instructions:
A picture of you is required at the site. A full description of your thoughts and experience on the site.