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Chicago History Museum

www.chicagohistory.org
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A museum & research center for Chicago and U.S. history, the Chicago History Museum is a place for learning, inspiration & civic engagement.

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May 18, 2025
I particularly recommend seeing the excellent Emmett Till exhibit on the 2nd floor of the museum. The rest of the 2nd floor also has a wide range of interesting displays and artifacts. Unfortunatel…Full review by Ann1989
May 10, 2025
We really enjoyed our visit to this museum. The collection and special exhibits certainly cover a lot of ground. The one negative is that in some areas there are gaps. For example, the sports area f…Full review by StigJim
Apr 9, 2025
This museum is a must-see for anyone curious about Chicago’s layered history. From architecture and immigration to political unrest and pop culture, it covers it all. The building is beautiful and t…Full review by Carolus v
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The Chicago History Museum, which is situated in Lincoln Park, originally housed some amazing relics, including Abraham Lincoln's final draft …
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Facts

Established:April 1856
Located:1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60614
Owner:Chicago Historical Society
Visitors:240,000 (2013)
President:Donald Lassere
Type:History Museum

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I am looking for a list of the patients at the Chicago Municipal TB Sanitation in the early 1920's.
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Maybe contact the Chicago Department of Health.
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Is the Appomattox Surrender Table currently on public display?
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Sorry I have never heard of this. Suggest you contact the Museum directly. Best wishes
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Answer by Tony S · Nov 2, 2022
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Hello, can you tell me which bus I could take from Chicago Union Station?
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The Chicago History Museum is a quick trip from Chicago's Union Station. We recommend taking the #156 bus, Union Station north to Belmont/Halsted, to LaSalle and North …
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The Chicago History Museum is a quick trip from Chicago's Union Station. We recommend taking the #156 bus, Union Station north to Belmont/Halsted, to LaSalle and North Avenue, right outside of the Museum. We can't wait to see you!
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Where do I find details about my library?
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On desktop, click Library Information from the menu bar at the top of your screen.
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