Chicago History Museum
Time Out says
Founded in 1856, the Chicago History Museum is home to more than 22 million artifacts, documents, photographs and a world-renowned costume collection blown in from the city's past. Located in Lincoln Park, the beloved museum is home to several galleries and interactive exhibits where visitors can discover the fascinating history of a city that grew from a 19th-century trading outpost to a bustling, youthful town that hosted the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893 to the Chicago we know today. No matter your age or interest, the Chicago History Museum has something for everyone. Psst: Admission includes access to all exhibitions in the museum, including audio tours. Children 12 and under and Illinois residents 18 and under snag free admission daily.
Details
| Address: |
1601 N Clark St Chicago 60614 |
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| Cross street: | at North Ave |
| Transport: | El: Brown,Purple (rush hrs) to Sedgwick. Bus: 22, 36, 72, 73. |
| Price: | $19; seniors and students $17; members, kids 12 and under free |
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| Opening hours: | Mon, Wed–Sat 9:30am–4:30pm; Tue 9:30am–9pm; Sun noon–5pm |
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Art“Vivian Maier: in Color”
The Chicago History Museum welcomes a fascinating multimedia exhibition of more than 65 pieces from the celebrated street photographer. Known for beautifully capturing everyday moments, each of the shots on display here was taken when Maier was a suburban...
Photography Until Thursday March 31 2022 -
Things to do“City on Fire: Chicago 1871”
The Chicago History Museum commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, exploring how the tragic event transpired and how it changed the city for decades to come. The family-friendly exhibition examines the details of the three-day...
Until Friday December 31 2021