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Illinois Holocaust Museum
ilholocaustmuseum.org
9603 Woods Dr., Skokie • 847.967.4800
Recognized as the third largest Holocaust Museum
in the world, and designed by renowned Chicago
architect Stanley Tigerman, this world-class museum
offers memorable experiences that are not to be
missed. Dedicated to teaching the universal lessons of
the Holocaust, the Museum inspires all ages to take a
stand against hatred, prejudice and indifference, today,
and for generations to come. Travel through history as
you explore life before, during and after the Holocaust.
Step into an authentic German rail car, visit impressive
The Grove
galleries and contemplative spaces, both indoors and
Grosse Point Lighthouse out. Featuring the groundbreaking, multi-million dollar
Take a Stand Center, an immersive permanent
grossepointlighthouse.net
exhibition with a forward-looking emphasis on multiple
2600 Sheridan Rd., Evanston • 847.328.6961
areas of social justice and the World Premiere of the
Built on the shores of Lake Michigan by the United
interactive, holographic Survivor Stories Experience.
States Government in 1873 as the lead lighthouse
marking the approach to Chicago after several Kohl Children’s Museum
shipwrecks demonstrated its need. In 1999, Grosse
kohlchildrensmuseum.org
Point Lighthouse was designated a National Historic
2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview • 847.832.6600
Landmark by the National Park Service; the first
Offering hands-on, interactive exhibits designed
lighthouse on the Great Lakes to carry that status.
exclusively for children. Learning is fun and interesting
The Garden Club of Evanston maintains wildflower
here. A visit to a grocery store, a veterinarian’s office
and butterfly gardens on its property.
as well as a day care inhabited by dolls allow children
The Grove National Historic Landmark to participate in adult activities on their own scale.
Children can also build a house, make music, take
glenviewparks.org/facilities-parks/
care of cars, explore the properties of water and
redfield-estate
much more.
1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview • 847.299.6096
The Grove offers 145 acres of nature preserve with Mitchell Museum
trails to walk through woodland, prairie and natural of the American Indian
wetlands. Visitors will enjoy the Interpretive Center
mitchellmuseum.org
filled with exhibits of native animals. Learn about the
3001 Central St., Evanston • 847.475.1030
local history of The Kennicott family who settled here
Showcasing the art, history and culture of North
in 1836 and tour the historic Kennicott house and
America native people with permanent and,
archive library. A log cabin, one room schoolhouse,
temporary exhibits and hands-on activities. Includes
native American village and Redfield Estate are also on
archeological, ethnographic and art objects from
the property. Offering school, scout, camp and family
American Indian and Inuit (Eskimo) people from all
environmental and history programs.
time periods, from the Paleo-Indian period through
Halim Time and Glass Museum the present day. Children can play in a mini wigwam
and interact with objects throughout the museum.
halimmuseum.org
Docent led tours for groups of 5 to 30.
1560 Oak Ave., Evanston • 224.714.5600
Showcasing two magnificent collections of time pieces Northbrook History Museum
and stained glass by America’s greatest artists. More
northbrookhistory.org
than 30 masterpiece windows tell the story of the
1776 Walters Ave., Northbrook • 847.498.3404
American School of Stained Glass. Tiffany, Tillinghast,
Discover this collection which establishes the history
Lamb, Sperry—these are only a few of the masters on
of the Village of Northbrook, it’s exploration,
display. Explore beauty and craftsmanship as you
settlement, development and progress. Visit the
travel through time on a journey to discover the art
Artisan Inn Shop, featuring work of local artists.
and science of time keeping. Over 1,100 timepieces are
on display including tower clocks, chronometers,
automatons, pocket watches and tall case clocks.
Beautifully restored and preserved, the collection is
one of the finest in the world.
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