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Chicago History Museum

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About Chicago History Museum

The Chicago History Museum, founded in 1856 as the Chicago Historical Society, is dedicated to studying and interpreting Chicago's past. It is located in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood at 1601 North Clark Street in Lincoln Park, where the facility has been housed since the 1930s and expanded several times. Visitors can explore exhibits and a research library that bring Chicago's history to life, from its early days to the present. The museum's location in a historic neighborhood adds to the experience, making it a compelling stop for anyone curious about the city's transformation and cultural legacy.

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Chicago History Museum

1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Estimated CostCheck website
Best Timeanytime
Opened1856
Annual visitors277,704 (2015)
Official websitechicagohistory.org
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