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1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
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+1 312 642 4600
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Neighborhood :
Near North Side/ River North
http://www.chicagohistory.org - Mon to Wed from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM,Thu from 09:30 AM to 08:00 PM,Fri to Sat from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM,Sun from 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM
The newly renovated Chicago History Museum offers interesting exhibitions for both children and adult visitors. Explore the city's colorful past from its distinctive neighborhoods to its entertainment and economy in the museum's permanent collection, Chicago: Crossroads of America. With an eclectic array of historical treasures such as the city's first elevated train car and Lincoln's death bed, the museum is sure to educate and entertain everybody.
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Chicago Historical Society is the absolute best institution for history on Chicago. This place was the campsite for me in doing research for various...
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Good family fun!
The ""Sensing Chicago"" exhibit is definitely the family highlight. Whether making Mom into a hotdog, riding a big old-fashioned bike, spendin...
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Good museum
I'm not from Chicago, and I did not know Chicago history very well. Overall I believe the museum did a great job of describing Chicago's past ...
Nice pictures!
The museum is a very rich photography collections and a tram For people interesting in pictures and who dont know to search online But, I t
This is a warning: STAY AWAY !!!
The worst history museum Ive seen and Ive seen some across Europe. These people dont even have the idea of what a history museum is : 85% of
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Learn about Chicago's rich history by Evelyn G. at InsiderPages
if you're a native Chicagoan or in town for a few days, the Chicago Historical Society is an excellent place to learn Chicago's history. Once ...
Great place to learn about the Windy City by Jethro N. at InsiderPages
This museum has a detailed and informative series of exhibits that can add an incredible depth to your knowledge of Chicago's history. Tours a...
Nice exhibits - great for kids by Jeff F. at InsiderPages
my children really enjoyed this museum, and have gone back with friends. Great sports exhibit, and lots of information on historical Chicago. O...
The source for information about Abraham Lincoln and Chicago's rise from frontier outpost to mega-metropolis.
The ExhibitsThe Illinois Pioneer Life Gallery (first floor) features candle molds, sugar snips, looms and other tools of frontier life. A m
The Life of the City
The oldest and most overlooked Museum in the City. The Chicago Historical Society offers a wide range of programs, everything for kids on up. ...
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