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Tony G. -Google user

2 months ago

Previously a resident of Chicago but I never explored this museum until today. The museum has a variety of exhibits from the historical past to the more modern developments of Chicago. It also has a variety of interactive exhibits that many of the students I...Read More

Zay McCullough -Google user

a week ago

I visited here with my son at 1pm on Sunday after leaving museum of contemporary art. We were using Go City pass. Check in was quick and easy. They have a free coat check which we utilized. They had two public tours that day. We...Read More

Alperen Görmez -Google user

2 months ago

I think the exhibits could have been organized better. Also the amount of information was not enough in my opinion, history of Chicago deserves a better & richer presentation. The target audience seems to be children and teenagers. Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No

Jerry Braddy -Google user

5 months ago

Writing this for tourists. This is a hidden gem in a very nice area. I learned so much about the history of Chicago. The “City on Fire” exhibit is incredible. There are many museums in Chicago that are great for fans of science or art,...Read More

Carlson -Google user

5 months ago

There is a wide variety of different subjects and topics, including First Nations, prehistoric dinosaurs, insects, gems, animals across the globe. There are parking lots but the street parking if you manage to find a spot is wayyyyy cheaper (I wish I knew that). It...Read More

Diana Cervantes -Google user

9 months ago

Loved this museum! My five year old enjoyed it as well. He is an Abraham Lincoln fan and we visited the Peterson boarding house in DC and we were told the bed were Lincoln died was in Chicago. Clearly we had to come visit and see...Read More

Chelsie Tamms -Google user

10 months ago

Great museum highlighting local Chicago history including the Chicago Fire and Lincoln. It's easily accessible by public transit (22 Clark Bus, 36 Broadway Bus, 72 North Bus, and 73 Armitage Bus) and just steps from Lincoln Park. As a local artist who sells stickers and souvenirs...Read More

Travis Truong -Google user

a month ago

A museum outside of the usual museum campus area by the Loop. Overall, I enjoyed the museum and the $17 ($19 for non-students and non-seniors) admission was worth it. Too bad one of the special exhibitions on the first floor was closed. Nevertheless, I still...Read More

Maria Lombardo-Nitsche -Google user

a month ago

One of my favorite places in Chicago – very accessible but detailed exhibits on the Chicago Fire, construction of the Chicago water system, the city as a railroad hub in the 19th century, the race riots of 1919 and 1968, the Haymarket affair, etc etc...Read More

Lauren Jackson -Google user

a week ago

Great compilation of pop culture and history. One of the more diverse history museums! Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended Not sure

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Active military discounts

Live performances

Accessibility

Assisted listening devices

Wheelchair accessible elevator

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Gender-neutral restroom

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Family-friendly

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Good for kids

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