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Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum is a museum in Chicago, IL, part of the Chicago guide. Cost: under $25.
1601 N Clark St · Chicago, IL
Why you should go…
Founded in 1856 as the Chicago Historical Society, this museum has occupied its building at Clark Street and North Avenue in Lincoln Park since 1932. The long-term exhibition Chicago: Crossroads of America walks you through the city's growth, and the Diorama Hall shows restored scenes from its history. You can also see pieces from a costume collection of more than 50,000 items and let kids explore the hands-on Sensing Chicago gallery.
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