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Chicago Historical Society Museum Description
The Chicago Historical Society is the oldest library and museum in the city. It houses a collection of pre-1865 American memorabilia and historical artifacts from Chicago's colorful past. Highlights include an original copy of the Declaration of Independence, a substantial collection of Lincoln artifacts including his deathbed, George Washington's inauguration suit and the Pioneer Locomotive, Chicago's first train. The collection is displayed in a number of different galleries divided under some of the following headings: Archives and Manuscripts, Prints and Photographs, Decorative and Industrial Arts and Paintings and Sculpture. Originally founded in 1856, the museum moved into its present location, a Georgian-style building designed by
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Hobbies & Activities category: Decorative arts display;  Paintings, art collections;  Historical museum
Address
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614-6038
United States
Map Chicago History Museum
Phone 1 (312) 642-4600
Fax 1 (312) 266-2077
http://www.chicagohs.org
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:3012:00
Closed16:3016:3016:3020:0016:3016:3017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$14.00
Senior over 65$12.00
Youth 22 & under$12.00
Child 12 & underFREE
Tips
Admission is free to all on Mondays.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Transit
Buses: #11, #22, #36, #72, #151, and #156
Typical Visit
2 hours
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