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Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is a history museum in Skokie, Illinois. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center?

The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is a museum located in Skokie, Illinois, near Chicago. According to the Center's mission statement, its founding principle is to "Remember the Past; Transform the Future." Its mission is to preserve the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring victims' memories and to educate in the service of combating hatred, prejudice, and indifference. The Museum fulfills its mission through its collections-based exhibitions and through education programs and other initiatives that promote human rights and the elimination of genocide.

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Museum details

Name
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Type
History Museum
City
Skokie
State
Illinois
IMLS Museum ID
8401700149
Coordinates
42.03341, -87.73414
What kind of museum is Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center?

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center located?

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is located in Skokie, Illinois at approximately 42.03341, -87.73414. See the map above.

Does Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center have a website?

The IMLS record for Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center does not list a website.

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