As tickets are continuing to sell fast to the Museum’s benefit performance of Parade, don’t miss your chance to see this Tony Award-winning musical. Join us for a performance that connects history to today’s fight against hate. Reserve your tickets: buff.ly/6h6uTHy

On this day in 1941, Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, which ultimately helped contribute to the death of over 2.5 million Jews from there. Our online exhibition, The Holocaust in the Soviet Union, shares this history. Visit now: buff.ly/ZxUrIK4

Would you believe that this 8-year-old boy would soon have to endure the unthinkable? Learn the story of Steen Metz, a childhood survivor of the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp, marked by resilience and hope: buff.ly/J2S0EYN

We’re proud to partner with Holocaust Museums on a new series: What History Teaches: The Rise of Nazism. The 1st session, “Propaganda & Media Manipulation,” takes place tomorrow, presented by the Alabama Holocaust Education Center. Reserve your spot: buff.ly/r0syqFk

As tickets are continuing to sell fast to the Museum’s benefit performance of Parade, don’t miss your chance to see this Tony Award-winning musical. Join us for a performance that connects history to today’s fight against hate. Reserve your tickets: buff.ly/1rrlxkN

On this day in history, Chicagoans Elaine S. and Zollie Frank witnessed a moment that shaped global understanding of justice and memory — the trial of Adolf Eichmann in Jerusalem. This ticket stub, saved by the Franks, served as their entry into courtroom proceedings.

Today, as we celebrate Independence Day, we reflect that freedom and justice are never taken for granted. This photo captures Pela and Adam Starkopf, Holocaust Survivors, becoming American citizens in Chicago in 1950.

Discover how Black people living in Nazi Germany & occupied Europe endured racial persecution. Led by Professor Sarah Casteel, this talk will draw on literary and visual sources to shed light on this history. Reserve your spot: buff.ly/Znrs4XT

Join us this Sunday for A Blessing, Not a Burden Book & Author Event. This book brings to life the story of Holocaust survivors Eva Mozes Kor and Mickey Kor, as told by their son, Dr. Alex Kor, and co-author Graham Honaker. Reserve your spot: buff.ly/7gA6aPx

Born in Lvov in 1925, Janine Oberrotman survived the Holocaust by hiding her identity and living as a Catholic. After the war, she rebuilt her life in Chicago—raising a family and helping immigrants start anew. Learn about Janine's story: buff.ly/hYmDX2v

On 7/16/1942, the Vel d’Hiv roundup began.13K+ Jews were arrested in France, including Alice Deichmann, mother of Survivor Marion Deichmann. Alice was sent to Auschwitz. Marion never saw her again. She tells her story in Her Name Shall Remain Unforgotten: buff.ly/yXQk2Di

Join us with Holocaust historian Dr. Rachel Deblinger as she discusses her new book, Saving Our Survivors: How American Jews Learned About the Holocaust. Reserve your spot: buff.ly/93A9jUu

Happy Birthday, Agnes! Born in Budapest Agnes Schwartz’s life changed forever when the Germans invaded Hungary in March 1944. Thanks to the bravery of Julia Balazs, her former family's maid, Agnes survived the war. Learn more about Agnes’ story: buff.ly/CddTJDd

Our online exhibition, The Holocaust in the Soviet Union, highlights the history of the Holocaust in the Soviet Union through stories from Chicago-area Survivors and rescuers. Visit now: buff.ly/iHkT3X4

Field trip reservations for our new temporary location in downtown Chicago are now available for the 2025-26 school year! We're excited to roll out a brand-new field trip experience! Space is limited - reserve your field trip soon: buff.ly/AU88oQL

Downtown Museum Construction is underway! We’re thrilled to share that construction at our new downtown satellite location is progressing quickly! This space is being built to deliver a best-in-class experience for visitors. Stay tuned for more updates!

Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360, our brand-new, state of the art downtown satellite location opening on August 26th at 360 N. State St, Chicago! To learn more and book your tickets visit experience360.org

15 days until the opening of Experience360! We look forward to welcoming both new and past visitors alike. Enjoy a sneak peek of what’s inside! More to come soon! Reserve your tickets now for our opening day of August 26th: buff.ly/apKPtxZ

See PARADE before the final performance on 8/17! Unlock $75* dress circle/mezzanine seats with code HISTORY before selecting seats for all performances. *Price when purchased in person at box office. Additional fees apply to online purchases. Tickets at: bit.ly/Parade_BIC

We’re thrilled to welcome back Stories of Survival to our Experience360 satellite Museum! This shares journeys of Holocaust and genocide survivors through striking photographs, cherished artifacts, and deeply personal mementos. Learn more: buff.ly/8QnNoZa