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    Chicago Cultural Center

    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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    Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

    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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    The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design

    International Museum dedicated to architecture, industrial, and product design, graphics, and urban planning.
    Address: 225 Michigan Ave Chicago  IL  USA  60601
    Telephone 1 312 819-9961 
     

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    Chicago Children's Museum

    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
    Telephone 1 312 527-1000 
     

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    Jane Addams Hull House Museum Chicago

    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 Send an Email Telephone 1 312 413-5353 
     

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    Swedish American Museum

    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 Send an Email (4) Telephone 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
    Telephone 1 312 595-7437 
     

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    Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art

    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
    Telephone 1 312 280-2660 
     

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    Alder Planetarium and Astronomy Museum Chicago

    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 Send an Email (2) Telephone 1 312 922-7827 
     

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    Chicago History Museum

    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
    Telephone 1 312 642-4600 
     

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    Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA)

    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 Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 312 915-7600 
     

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    International Museum of Surgical Science Chicago

    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 Send an Email Telephone 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
    Telephone 1 773 834-1847 
     

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    Peace Museum

    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
    Telephone 1 312 440-1860 
     

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    National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Chicago

    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
    Telephone 1 312 226-5566 
     

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    Polish Museum of America

    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 Send an Email (2) Telephone 1 773 384-3352 
     

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    The Field Museum

    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
    Telephone 1 312 922-9410 
     

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    Art Institute of Chicago

    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
    Telephone 1 312 443-3600 
     

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    J.Glessner House Museum

    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 Send an Email (3) Telephone 1 312 326-1480 
     

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