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Chicago History Museum

1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois

Description

The Chicago History Museum houses the collection of the Chicago Historical Society. There are several exhibits such as 'City on Fire: Chicago 1871' about the Great Chicago Fire or 'Chicago: crossroads of America' which explores the city's development and its relationship to and influence on American history, and "Abraham Lincoln'. Highlights include the first passenger car to operate on the Chicago 'L' system in 1893 and Pioneer, the first locomotive to operate in Chicago.

Access & Transport

The museum is at the southern end of Lincoln Park, at 1601 N. Clark Street Bus stop 'Clark & North' (22, 36, 72) is next to it and 'LaSalle & North Ave' (156) on N Lasalle St, 2mins walk away. The Sedgwick metro station (Brow and Purple lines) is 800m/10mins walk away. Accessibility info: http://www.chicagohistory.org/visit/accessibility/

Instructions & Recommendations

This museum can easily be combined with a visit of Lincoln Park, its zoo and conservatory.

Meta review

The museum gets good online reviews overall (not all of them genuine) with visitors enjoying the various themes and explanations (simple without leaving out the details). There are however quite a few reviewers for whom the experience was quite average.

Environmental & Social

No environmental data about the building. Some educational aspect + helps preserve the city's historical heritage.

Conclusion

The Chicago History Museum is a step down from the major museums of the city but is still very much worth visiting for those keen to learn more about Chicago's historical background and evolution. Pricing is a little too high in our opinion, but not a deal breaker.

Key positive

Educational

One city but several exhibition themes

Key negative

Not many memorable items

Expensive considering the content

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on 01 Jan, Labour Day, Thanksgiving and 25 Dec.

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday09:30 - 16:30

Wednesday09:30 - 16:30

Thursday09:30 - 16:30

Friday09:30 - 16:30

Saturday09:30 - 16:30

Sunday12:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
US$17
Adult
23 - 64
US$19
Teen & Young
13 - 22
US$17
Child
3 - 12
US$0
Infant
0 - 2
US$0
Free for Illinois residents that are 18 or under

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