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1897 former library restored to its orginal elegance and slendor. Now a civic venue linking arts to the general public. Address: 78 East Washington Chicago IL USA
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Permanant exibition preserving the history and culture of Jewish religion world wide. Address: 618 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL USA 60605
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International Museum dedicated to architecture, industrial, and product design, graphics, and urban planning. Address: 225 Michigan Ave Chicago IL USA 60601
1 312 819-9961
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Designed specifically to entertain and educate children from 4 to 10, this museum has three floors of itneractive exhibits and activities. From digging for dinosaurs bones, navigating water ways or exploring a tree house and cave, there is much for adults and children alike to enjoy. Address: 700 E. Grand Ave Chicago IL USA 60611
1 312 527-1000
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This museum, located on the university campus, commemorates the work of Jane Addams, a peace advocate and social welfare pioneer. The collection is comprised of paintings, furniture, photographs and rotating exhibits. Address: 800 S. Halsted St Chicago IL USA 60607
Send an Email 1 312 413-5353
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This museum is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Swedish people who came to America - specifically the Chicago area - two centuries ago. There are permanent art, artifact, and history exhibits, as well as Swedish language classes, crafts, lectures, dancing, and concerts. Address: 5211 N. Clark St Chicago IL USA 60645
Send an Email (4) 1 773 728-8111
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The Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows Chicago A large collection of stained glass windows created by a variety of artists. It is open year around to the public. Address: 600 E Grand Ave Chicago IL USA 60610
1 312 595-7437
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This museum exhibits modern artistic culture through sculpture, photography, video and film, painting, and live performance. This facility is complete with a bookstore, a restaurant, a gift shop, and a 300-seat theater. Address: 220 East Chicago Avenue Chicago IL USA
1 312 280-2660
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This museum opened its doors in 1930 and became the first planetarium in the western hemisphere. The large facility has multiple exhibits, presenting artifacts and information about the universe; state of the art technology, allowing visitors to view and explore the solar system; and a theater, where educating and entertaining shows are presented. Address: 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr Chicago IL USA 60605
Send an Email (2) 1 312 922-7827
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Now celebrating their 150th anniversary, the Chicago History Museum is the city's oldest cultural icon. They boast over 22 million artifacts in their eight main collections. Discover historical Chicago through architecture, archives and manuscripts, books and publications, costumes, industrial arts, oral history, paintings and sculpture, and photography. Address: 1601 N Clark Street Chicago IL USA 60614
1 312 642-4600
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LUMA is dedicated to the exploration and understanding of art that attempts to illuminate the enduring spiritual questions and concerns of all cultures and societies. Address: 820 N Michican Ave Chicago IL USA 60611
Send an Email (1) 1 312 915-7600
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Visitors can view and learn about the history and growth of modern surgery. The museum, located in a historic mansion, has a variety of exhibits and collections. Address: 1524 N Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL USA 60610
Send an Email 1 312 642-6502 Extn: 3130
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Robie House This is the former home of Frederick C. Robie, the bicycle magante of Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this house and museum is a popular landmark and tourist attraction in Chicago, IL. Address: 5757 South Woodlawn Ave Chicago IL USA 60637-1698
1 773 834-1847
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First museum devoted to the cause of peace with over 10,000 artifacts including original paintings, sculptures,drawings and anti-war quilts. Address: 100 N Central Park Ave Chicago IL USA 60610
1 312 440-1860
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This organization recognizes the accomplishments of a variety of Italian-Americans who have influenced sport in America. There is a performing arts center, banquet facility and gift shop on site. Address: 1431 W Taylor Street Chicago IL USA 60607
1 312 226-5566
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The Polish Museum of America showcases the art, history and culture of Poland and of the Polish-American Community. Address: 984 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago IL USA 60622
Send an Email (2) 1 773 384-3352
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This museum houses the world's largest and most complete T-Rex found. Other permanant exhibits include the man-eating lions of Tsavo, Star Wars the Magic of myth, and Underground Adventures. Address: 1400 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL USA 60605
1 312 922-9410
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Special exhibitions include Pharaohs of the Sun: Akhenaten, Nefertiti, Tutankhamen, European prints and drawings, photography collection and more. Address: 111 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL USA
1 312 443-3600
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National landmark housing a variety of 19th and early 20th century furniture and art collections. Address: 1800 South Prairie Avenue Chicago IL USA 60616
Send an Email (3) 1 312 326-1480
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