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.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614-6038
United States
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614-6038
United States
Phone 1 (312) 642-4600
Fax 1 (312) 266-2077
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 14.00 |
| Youth 22 & under | $ 12.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 12.00 |
| Child 12 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Audio-visual presentations available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
