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Chicago History Museum

Chicago History Museum is a history museum in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Chicago History Museum?

Chicago History Museum is the museum of the Chicago Historical Society (CHS). The CHS was founded in 1856 to study and interpret Chicago's history. The museum and library has been located in Lincoln Park since the 1930s at 1601 North Clark Street at the intersection of North Avenue in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood, where the museum has been expanded several times. Long known as the CHS, the society adopted the name, Chicago History Museum, in September 2006 for its public presence.

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Museum details

Name
Chicago History Museum
Type
History Museum
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Website
http://chicagohistory.org
IMLS Museum ID
8401701391
Coordinates
41.92365, -87.64911
What kind of museum is Chicago History Museum?

Chicago History Museum is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is Chicago History Museum located?

Chicago History Museum is located in Chicago, Illinois at approximately 41.92365, -87.64911. See the map above.

Does Chicago History Museum have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://chicagohistory.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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