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Museums
* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
Chicago Jewish Historical Society |
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610 S. Michigan Ave. |
Our mission is exploration, documentation, and education about the history of Chicago Jewry. We publish a quarterly journal, Chicago Jewish History; present public programs; maintain an oral history archive; help researchers; and sponsor unique educational and advocacy projects that benefit Chicago Jewry. |
Frank Rosenthal Memorial Collection |
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20820 Western Ave. |
An extensive private collection of Judaica gathered by Rabbi Frank F. Rosenthal; open to the public. |
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center * |
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9603 Woods Drive |
TEMPORARILY CLOSED! Beginning in June 2025 the Museum has temporarily closed to undertake a significant upgrade to the facilities. The renovations will modernize the Skokie structure and create a new lobby designed to hold vastly more guests of all ages and abilities, while serving as an engaging orientation to the Museum and its multiple exhibitions. Updates will include a new visitor welcome center, a redesigned state-of-the-art auditorium, and a reflection space within the Karkomi Holocaust exhibition, among other upgrades. While the Skokie Museum is temporarily closed, the Museum will open a downtown satellite location featuring some of its most popular exhibitions at the former site of the Broadcast Museum in the River North neighborhoodIllinois Holocaust Museum honors the Survivors and victims of the Holocaust and transforms history into current and universal lessons in humanity. Through world-class exhibitions and programs, the Museum inspires individuals and organizations and provides a universal wake-up call to action. The Karkomi Holocaust permanent exhibition weaves history with local Survivor narratives and over 500 artifacts to create a highly personal experience. The Take a Stand Center includes the world's first interactive, holographic Survivor Stories Experience Theater, followed by three galleries that guide visitors through social justice issues suggesting ways to take action. |
Kohl Children's Museum |
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2100 Patriot Blvd |
A hands-on children's museum with changing exhibits, some with Jewish content. |
The Rissman Family Kol Ami Museum |
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North Suburban Synagogue Beth El |
The Rissman Family Kol Ami Museum encompasses Jewish ceremonial art, articles of folklore, manuscripts and documents of historical value from the 18th century to modern times from countries around the world. Paintings, sculptures, prints, rare books and Judaic ritual objects are included. The Museum features objects from the core collection as well as visiting exhibits and programs throughout the year. |
