Holocaust Memorial Foundation Of Illinois Inc

The museum hosts a wide array of films, discussions, lectures, concerts and family programs to probe more deeply into aspects of civil rights, human rights, tolerance and history. Educational programming and outreach at the museum provide forums for visitors to learn about the historical and contemporary implications of the holocaust, genocide and injustice and to become advocates for change. Docent-led and self-guided tours are available for schools, community organizations, and the public.

The museum has 5 core exhibition spaces, 2 temporary/special exhibition galleries, and 1 memorial room, the room of remembrance. The core exhibitions include: 1. The karkomi holocaust exhibition 2. Make a difference! The harvey l. Miller family youth exhibition 3. Take a stand center 4. The journey back, a vr experience 5. Spagat family voices of genocide exhibition. The room of remembrance is a memorial space. The journey back, a vr experience, employs cutting-edge technology to engage visitors on a virtual reality journey as they travel through concentration camps and places of hiding with holocaust survivors who experienced them. The exhibition is a global game-changer, revolutionizing the field of holocaust memory through innovative technology and storytelling.