Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Illinois, United States

5Linlake 5:00 PM Mar 18, 2015

Powerful, accurate and detailed
The Holocaust Museum should not be missed. I lost family in the Holocaust, and although I am already educated about the events, I was compelled to visit to bear witness to this tragic history and honor my family. The exhibits take you through a chronological sequence beginning with a history of Jews through current times. The structure is well organized and documented with video footage and personal testimonials from survivors describing their own experiences. Be warned, that the exhibit is quite graphic and should be avoided with young children. I should also mention that minors of appropriate age should be prepared, mentally and emotionally, before visiting. I found the experience moving and powerful. My only regret is that I visited during the morning hours and there were so many school group field trips that I found focusing on the exhibits to be difficult more often than not. Perhaps visit during the afternoon (after 2) to avoid this. I spent 2 1/2 hours there - and had it not been for the field trips, I would have spent more time.

5KimmyKit 5:00 PM Nov 15, 2019

A Great Museum Experience
I’ll admit that I was hesitant to visit with younger kids, but the entire second floor is kid-friendly with interesting and interactive activities for the 5 or 6+ group. They’ve done a wonderful job focusing on educating kids about kindness and humanity. They have the survivor video stories in a small viewing room and they are extremely well-edited for viewers of any age. Other museums could learn from how this museum has accommodated children. An amazing experience.