“Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience.
Journey back to Auschwitz, Mauthausen and Ebensee concentration camps with Survivor George Brent, revealing one son’s will to survive the face of Nazi tyranny.
Honor the memories of Holocaust survivors and eyewitnesses with this virtual reality tour. Patrons are invited to attend various VR experiences, as each program will include a different VR "tour" (listed above).
Submit a request for a program accommodation. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL.
The Journey Back, A VR Experience was created by Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in collaboration with East City Films and made possible through the generous support of The Kimberly Duchossois Family Global Immersive Technology Initiative, the Diana C. Hunter Trust, and the Spagat Family Virtual Reality Trunk Program.
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