Chicago - Near North Side
The Near North Side and Gold Coast district is a very handsome part of the city, fronted by the gleaming facades of modern skyscrapers, behind which are two- and three-story 19th century houses, now much sought after. In this area there are excellent jazz spots, one or two nightclubs, good restaurants, interesting boutiques, antique dealers and well-stocked bookshops.
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Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs, was built in 1914. The stadium seats 39,000 people as is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors.
Elks National Memorial and Headquarters
This Elks National Memorial is a tribute to all those who served in WWI and succeeding wars.
Hours
April 15 to November 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 16 to April 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Polish Museum of America
Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America is often considered one of the oldest ethnic museums in Chicago, if not the U.S. The exhibits showcase the culture and history of Poles and Polish-Americans. Visitors can see paintings, sculptures, drawings and lithographs by famous Polish artists, military artifacts, patriot Thaddeus Kosciuszko's manuscripts and a Polish royalty room. The museum maintains a library and archive and sponsors a regular program of lectures, films, special events and traveling exhibitions.
All values are in United States Dollars
Polish Museum of America
984 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622-4101
United States
984 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622-4101
United States
Phone 1 (773) 384-3352
Fax 1 (773) 384-3799
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Senior | $ 6.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 5.00 |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Vietnam War Museum
Founded in the mid 1980s, the Vietnam War Museum houses a collection of historical artifacts that explore various aspects of the Vietnam conflict. Visitors can learn about the war via memorabilia, artifacts, photographs, written documents, magazines, artwork, period publications and personal effects. The museum is linked to the Vietnam Memorial and Archives Center and the Amerasian Association of Greater Chicago.
Facilities
Gift shop
