Chicago - Museum of Broadcast Communications (closed)

One of two broadcasting museums in the US, the other is in New York, this facility houses exhibits on the history of broadcasting and maintains a huge archive of television programs, radio shows, newscasts and commercials, more than 70,000 in all. Highlights include the mock TV news studio where guests can play the role of a news anchor then take home a taped copy and the Radio Hall of Fame.

The public can browse the museum archives and use one of 26 listening booths. Special exhibitions take place in The Jack Brickhouse Television Gallery and live radio shows take place in the Lynn "Angel" Harvey Radio Center.