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Executive Office Department

HOLOGRAM - Take a Stand Center: Abe & Ida Cooper Survivor Stories Experience

This ticket grants you admission to the Museum and reservations in the Survivor Stories Experience Holographic Theater.

Survivor Stories Experience begins promptly at the start of each hour on weekdays from 11 AM until 4 PM. On weekends, the first experience begins at 10:15 AM and continues on the hour until 4 PM. 

Please select the date of your visit to the Museum and the time for your theater experience.

Log in/Register to take advantage of membership benefits. Your membership discount will be applied upon checkout on the next screen.

Please note: All tickets are nonrefundable.

09:45 Take A Stand

The Journey Back - A VR Experience

Please select the date of your visit to the Museum and the time for your virtual reality experience.

Virtual reality experiences begin every half-hour starting at 11 am with the last show at 4 pm. Saturday and Sunday have an additional 10:30 am showing.

Log in/Register to take advantage of membership benefits. Your membership discount will be applied upon checkout on the next screen.

Please note: All tickets are nonrefundable.

Collections Department

General Admissions

In accordance with changes to policies at a state and municipal level, the Museum no longer requires visitors to show proof of COVID vaccination nor wear masks inside the building. Masks will remain encouraged and welcome for visitors, and will be free for guests to take at multiple locations within the Museum.

Purchase Waiver

Purchaser acknowledges the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntary assume the risk that they may be exposed to or become infected with COVID-19 while at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (“IHMEC”).  I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge and hold harmless IHMEC, its employees, volunteers, agents and representatives, arising out of or relating thereto.  I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions or omissions of IHMEC, its employees, volunteers, agents and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before during or after my visit to IHMEC.

Please note: All tickets are nonrefundable. If you would like to redeem a coupon for discounted admission, tickets must be purchased at the box office at the Museum. Promotional codes can be input on the next screen. Questions? Contact the Museum at 847.967.4800.

 

Become An Upstander

Adult Karkomi Tour

Adult Group Tour - Temp

PREMIERE Resistance: They Fought Back

RECEPTION Resistance: They Fought Back

Book & Author: Meryl Franks "UNEARTHED"

Volunteer Services Training: I'll Have What She's Having

2023 Babiy Yar

In Our Voices

11:00 Weekend Voices

Education Department

Development Department

2022 Free Days

Log in/Register to take advantage of membership benefits. Your membership discount will be applied upon checkout on the next screen.

The Museum has established the following safety protocols:

  • All visitors ages 2+ must wear a mask over their nose and mouth regardless of vaccination status. 
  • All guests ages 5+ must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to enter the building.
  • Hand sanitizer will be provided to all upon entry and hand sanitizer stations have been installed throughout the Museum. 
  • Social distancing is recommended.

Purchase Waiver

Purchaser acknowledges the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntary assume the risk that they may be exposed to or become infected with COVID-19 while at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (“IHMEC”).  I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge and hold harmless IHMEC, its employees, volunteers, agents and representatives, arising out of or relating thereto.  I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions or omissions of IHMEC, its employees, volunteers, agents and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before during or after my visit to IHMEC.

Please note: All tickets are nonrefundable. If you would like to redeem a coupon for discounted admission, tickets must be purchased at the box office at the Museum. Promotional codes can be input on the next screen. Questions? Contact the Museum at 847.967.4800.

 

Operations Department

2023 Free Days

Purchase Waiver

Purchaser acknowledges the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntary assume the risk that they may be exposed to or become infected with COVID-19 while at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (“IHMEC”).  I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge and hold harmless IHMEC, its employees, volunteers, agents and representatives, arising out of or relating thereto.  I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions or omissions of IHMEC, its employees, volunteers, agents and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before during or after my visit to IHMEC.

Please note: All tickets are nonrefundable. If you would like to redeem a coupon for discounted admission, tickets must be purchased at the box office at the Museum. Promotional codes can be input on the next screen. Questions? Contact the Museum at 847.967.4800.

 

2024 College Leadership Summit

2024 Greek Commemoration

Holodomor Exhibition / Commemoration

Moderated Deli Discussion

Live Performance: Clarinet Music of Hans Gal

Exhibition Opening: I'll Have What She's Having

Jones Day Anti-Hate Program

Accessibility Training

From Generation to Generation: Descendants of Survivors and Perpetrators

Kristallnacht 2024

Panel Discussion: Chicago Famous Foodies

Chicago’s famous foodies interviewed together for the first time ever!

Get a taste of the history behind iconic Chicagoland restaurants with an all-star panel of famous foodies! Panelists will include Rich Melman, founder and chairman of Lettuce

Entertain You, home to the former Mr. Ricky’s Deli; Larry Levy, founder of Levy Restaurants with his roots in D.B. Kaplan’s Delicatessen; Marc Schulman, president of Eli’s Cheesecake and founder of Ogden Huddle Deli; and Ken Raskin, owner of Manny’s Deli. Chicago broadcasting legend Bob Sirott will moderate the discussion.

 

This special program is being held in conjunction with the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s special exhibition, “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli. on display from October 22, 2023 – April 24, 2024.

 

Reservations required.

 

Non-Members: General Admission

Members: Free