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Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum Review
The museum went through a major rehaul in late 2006 when it changed its name from the Chicago Historical Society in honor of its 150th birthday. The new permanent sights include a Costume and Textile Gallery and the exhibit entitled "Chicago: Crossroads of America," which demystifies historic tragedies like the Great Chicago Fire and Haymarket Affair.
- Address: 1601 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, 60614 | Map It
- Phone: 312/642--4600
- Cost: $14, Mon. free
- Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-4:30, Sun. noon-5
- Website: www.chicagohistory.org
- Location: Lincoln Park
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Lexma90, from Denver
This is a GREAT city museum. Long ago, I lived in Chicago, and had a membership here. Now that I live elsewhere, I still return to this fine museum. It has interesting permanent displays highlighting aspects of Chicago history, including of course, the Fire. The exhibit about the 1968 Democratic Convention riots is very well presented.
The bookstore has an outstanding collection of books about Chicago's history, architecture and famous residents.
You can easily get to this Chicago History Museum from downtown by taking the 151 Michigan Ave bus. The 22 Clark or the 11 Lincoln will also get you to this museum.
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