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Chicago History Museum
41.911558 -87.631680 1601 N Clark St (at North Ave) Old Town, Chicago Chicago, ILOld Town
(312) 642-4600chicagohistory.org
Subway: Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to SedgwickGet directions
Mon–Sat 9:30am–4:30pm; Sun noon–5pm
$14; seniors and students $12; members, kids under 12 free
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Not so long ago this vibrant museum was the stodgy ol' Chicago Historical Society, which let you cull through thousands of archived photographs and curio. Well, that library still exists, but joining it are several permanent and temporary exhibits, the largest of which is "Chicago: Crossroads of America," a treasure trove of historical objects, including a chunk of the original Fort Dearborn. Other exhibits include “Sensing Chicago” (kids swarm around the giant Chicago dog bun with kid-sized toppings) and revolving displays showing off one of the world's largest costume collections.
Also on at this venue
“Charles James: Genius Deconstructed.” | Tomorrow, Sat 11, Sun 12, Mon 13, Tue 14, Wed 15, Thu 16. Through Apr 16.
Out at CHM | Today
When Identities Collide: Sexuality and Black Feminism | Feb 18
Day of Remembrance 2012: "Memories" | Feb 19
12/31/1969
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