Suggestions for History Museum near Chicago

Tracy H. • July 18, 2010If you have little ones, make sure you check out the crown family playlab which is located right inside the handicap/stroller entrance. It's a great place for them to play and explore!

Demitrius M. • May 16, 2015Awesome place:-):-) the art is amazing

Joel H. • October 26, 2016The Black Excellence Awards for 2016 were phenomenal this year in recognizing Black Excellence in all areas of the arts. Definitely a no miss. Support your arts community.

Ruth M. • August 18, 2013Small museum with beautiful collections. It's great for having a relaxing time, totally worth checking it out.

Kaso A. • November 28, 2014Fantastic exhibit; I especially loved the timeline throughout, gave great context for everything!

Dana P. • March 7, 2015Great rainy day museum, love the old Chicago artifacts

Tom F. • December 9, 2016The tour is a bit pricey but worth it to see the inside architectural features. I thought our tour guide was great.

Lucille F. • May 1, 2019Very interesting museum about Chicago life & history. Definitely worth a visit.

Lina G. • September 17, 2012The Kids' Room is a great place to explore the Medieval history of rural Lithuania. Adults will learn a lot too!

D. K. • November 5, 2011Rachel is an awesome and funny tour guide. Be sure to ask for her when you tour on the weekends.

Dave C. • February 28, 2012Hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are by appointment only.

Rob F. • August 19, 2013Great exhibition at the Field Museum! A must see for any archeology buff.

Anthony M. • October 3, 2014The Street is my Gallery exhibit features amazing, larger than life images of the graffiti in Athens since the economic collapse.

Antonia M. • May 31, 2018Very busy section of the museum. A lot of reading material, so if you want to see it all, plan to spend the day just in this exhibit!

Chicago Cultural Alliance • September 17, 2012A hidden jewel and a prime source of knowledge on Polish American history, the Museum features treasures of art and historical mementos.

Sierra C. • July 10, 2012A really great place to learn about preservation and archive practices. The staff are more than willing to help you with research questions! I did an internship for a week and had a blast!

Toria L. • August 29, 2014This is a long exhibit. Wear some comfy shoes. Also, some of the signage is slightly out of date (Queen Charlotte Islands in BC are now called Haida Gwaii).

Chicago Cultural Alliance • September 17, 2012Built in 1896, it was considered one of the tallest in the area at that time. The museum is now the repository for the history of Chinese immigration in the Midwest.

Anamaria H. • August 15, 2014One of my favorite exhibits I've ever been to! Be sure to check out the musical instruments the cultural groups brought over! They make sounds you've never heard before!

Alison • April 18, 2010This place has a great open grassy area in the back with flowers, gardens, and a fountain! A great place for a spring afternoon!

Ryan S. • July 6, 2012Some find the shrinking process a bit unnerving, others say it tickles.

meida m. • April 22, 2010Beautiful building. So many nooks and crannies to explore.

Jonathan F. • March 19, 2017A free museum (with suggested donation). The art and artifacts cover a vast part of Mexican culture and history, including its relation to the US and the city of Chicago.