Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Arts & Culture
- Community
- Education & Literacy
Location
9603 Woods DriveSkokie, IL 60077 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.ilholocaustmuseum.orgOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Illinois Holocaust Museum & 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.
Description
The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is a project of the Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois. This new world-class museum is dedicated to preserving the memories of those lost in the Holocaust and teaching current generations about the need to fight hatred, indifference and genocide in today's world.