Chicago - Chicago History Museum

 
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.

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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 Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, in 1932.
Address: Chicago History Museum, 1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614-6038, United States
Phone: 1 (312) 642-4600, Fax: 1 (312) 266-2077
Hours:
9:30am-4:30pm; Sun: 12pm-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Admission is free to all on Mondays.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Audio-visual presentations available.
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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