Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center Uses High-Tech To Empower Social Justice

The exterior of the new Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in suburban Skokie on Monday, April 13, 2009.
The exterior of the new Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in suburban Skokie on Monday, April 13, 2009. AP Photo/M. Spencer Green
The exterior of the new Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in suburban Skokie on Monday, April 13, 2009.
The exterior of the new Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in suburban Skokie on Monday, April 13, 2009. AP Photo/M. Spencer Green

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center Uses High-Tech To Empower Social Justice

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The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie has just opened a new 4,000 square foot permanent exhibition that uses state of the art technology to bring the stories of survivors and social justice leaders to life, and teaches visitors how they can make a difference and stand up for humanity.

MorningShift sits down with the Center’s head of exhibitions and a Holocaust survivor.