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5.0 of 5 stars.
Look out world! I am now twice (or more) as classy as I was just a few hours ago (and definitely at least three times as classy as when I wrote my last review - which was of a strip club). Yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most likely my favorite museum in Chicago--small and manageable, not totally overwhelming like some other larger museums in the city.The rooms are well laid out and flow nicely. Some times it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here today only because we were in the Chicago History Museum (where the cafe is located) and others in my party didn't want to venture elsewhere to dine. Mistake!If you order a sandwich, don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the big and small museums I've been to in Chicago in my two years living here, I think this may have been my least favorite. Why? Well, for one thing, I already know a lot about the city from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I snagged a Chicago Public Library Museum Passport for free admission to the Chicago History Museum. My son and I learned a lot, but I also felt that a lot of the exhibits were more adult-history...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always has great programs and a pretty sweet place to host events for the upstanding civic types.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, after many years of a borderline obsession with studying Chicago history and always wanting to go to the CHM, we went on Saturday. I wasn't really impressed with the Lincoln exhibit, but Chic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Helen had a cultural weekend (zoos count as culture, right). Went to the Chicago History Museum for purely uncultured reasons - it was free (on Mondays, which is great) and it looked like it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place, for many reasons.First, my wedding reception was at CHM. Gorgeous event space, fabulous events staff, perfect evening.Second, the exhibits are amazing. I always love wandering...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even after a lifetime love affair with the city, I still discover something new with each visit to the Chicago History Museum. Visitors often overlook this destination, but it's a must-see for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the opportunity to attend an event at the museum. While I didn't get a chance to see any of the exhibits, except the Lincoln, I enjoyed some great spots used for the event, including the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like this museum is often underrated and overlooked when tourists come to Chicago- which is good for us locals.The CHM is smallish, but chock full of interesting facts, hands on exhibits, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In a city of wonderful museums, this one is... OK.The exhibits focus on larger, popular-history-Chicago events (the Fire, the Columbian Exhibition, the Eastland Disaster, the Riots) and fail to really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite spaces in the city. Gorgeous building and surroundings. Far enough away from downtown that it isn't the tourist trap that the other museums turn into. You can actually...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite museums in the city, especially now that they've remodeled the space and added in so many wonderful new exhibits. The original CTA car is fantastic, I like the exhibit on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the Chic Chicago Fashion exhibit! The dresses that they have are amazing!! Reading about the designers and the influential women who wore the dresses was very interesting.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this museum! In addition to the exhibits, they hold great historical tours and historical pub crawls. Membership is relatively inexpensive at $40 a year, compared to membership at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chicago Historical Society is the absolute best institution for history on Chicago. This place was the campsite for me in doing research for various projects and history fairs. Through it all, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great museum to cover in a couple hours. The Chicago History Museum has new information for everyone. It's a perfect spot for a few hours, not a full day. Tourists can learn about this great city...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My little 5 year old cousin came to visit me for the weekend and I wanted to keep him entertained from the moment he arrived until the moment he left. (His parents are kind of strict so I made sure to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited the museum for the first time last weekend...something to do on yet another cold Chicago winter day. I am in love with the city I live in (despite the miserable winters) and I am fascinated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was entertaining and I think I would have really liked it if I was kid. Lots of interactive displays and a good overview of Chicago history.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like history. I like Chicago. If you like either, or both of those things, you would probably have a pretty good time meandering about the Chicago History Museum.But museums are for bookish, nerdy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say. If you do decide to go there, go on Monday if you can. This is when it's free. Don't feel bad about it I'm sure they're well taken care of by some tax stipend or wealthy donor's). I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I consider ourselves history buffs on Chicago, and so made our way here one Sunday. Although the exhibits are fantastic, full of information, we spent all afternoon reading and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most of my Mondays are spent inside a cubical, but every so often I escape the office and spend my day at the Chicago History Museum, taking advantage of their FREE Mondays! I would recommend this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to this museum since I was a junior in high school and I was very impressed with the change that had taken place. When I was in high school, there were several changing exhibitions and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I made the mistake of going on a weekend, when it's really expensive to get in. Have to say that the couture exhibit wasn't much, and the rest of the museum skims the surface of Chicago's history...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was born IN chicagoi've had all of my schooling IN chicagoi've only worked IN chicagoi will marry IN chicagoi will die IN chicagoi will rots IN chicagoand i will one day OWN everything inside their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I met Grissom here. ...or, more accurately, I met Billy Petersen, the man who plays the character of Grissom on CSI. I and a theatre-minded friend of mine from work went to the Chicago History Museum...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love everything about our great city and I love learning more and more each day about the great history of the best city in the world! Chicago History Museum is a great place to learn about the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright guys. I love Chicago. I always have. But I really expected a lot more from this place. There were a few artifacts here that were so cool to see. Stacks of pennies melted together by the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this museum, so much so that I've been trying to get a job there for a couple years now. Nothing doing... yet. Regardless of being snubbed by their HR repeatedly, I still keep...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't cal yourself a ChicagoNerd without swinging in here. Definitely hit it up on a Monday, because I'm not so sure that the admission price is worth this smallish museum. And if you are a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a Monday when it's free, otherwise the admission charge is large. If you haven't been to this museum in a few years, you should visit.It's changed completely and chock full of stuff and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After attending an event that Gen Art threw there yesterday, I realized that I had never yelped about my 2nd favorite museum. I have been a fan of the CHM for many years. There Chic Chicago exhibit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was just at the CHM on Wednesday night for an event in conjunction with the CHIC Chicago exhibit. It's a beautiful space to hold an event- I could just picture having a wedding there. Not mine, of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously the Art Institute is an international attraction, but if you're not really into art, this is the best museum in Chicago. It's good for visitors and those of us who live here. It tells a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great museum - you can pack in a full afternoon here. I reeeaaally loved seeing the dioramas of Chicago from its roots to the Great Fire. We picked up the (free) iPod audio tour to Chicago: Crossroads...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Take your out of town guests here. I'm a Chicago native, and was impressed by the quality of exhibits here, especially the Painting in Chicago. (closed yest.) Still, exhibits are interactive and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool.I first went there in High School for an extra credit assignment (I needed those) and remember being blown away. The bed Lincoln Died on....awesome! The table the final civil war papers were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey admission ($14), but if you're a history freak, the permanent "Chicago: Crossroads of America" exhibit alone is worth it. It takes you from the time when "checagau" was little more than a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go on a free day, with a friend who loves history, and you won't be disappointed. The museum is beautifully laid out and contains a few really charming artifacts (the only surviving tramcar from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had an excellent time at the Chicago History Museum.....BUT I'm a huge dork and love Chicago History. I can see where (especially for kids) this might not be the most thrilling desitnation. There...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars for a beautiful wedding reception venue (I'll add a fifth if I come back and check out the exhibits...it is a museum, after all!). Both the inside and outside of this place are gorgeous,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I get the feeling that this museum may get overlooked by some who come to the city, but it really shouldn't. It is a FANTASTIC city museum...probably the best city museum I've ever seen. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, of all the great museums in Chicago, this is one of my favorite. There was so much ot see, hear, do, I think I wore myself out after about 4 hours of reading and discovering. One of my favorites...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I almost gave this museum a four star rating but then thought about some of the other options in Chicago and in that context the Chicago History Museum trails behind slightly.For the most part the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"HOG Butcher for the World, Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat, Player with Railroads and the Nation's Freight Handler; Stormy, husky, brawling, City of the Big Shoulders"If this doesn't give you reason...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'm just really easy to annoy.Don't get me wrong, the Chicago History Museum is excellent. It's the perfect place for a history dork like me--I even have a degree in it, I'm such a nerd. Of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have an attention span of a 3 year-old.Honestly, I was kinda bored.Likes:1) Interactive part using all senses. You can put yourself in a giant hot dog bun and put topping on top of yourself. Fun!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure which group of people are more idiotic, the reviewers who give the Art Institute less than five stars or the people who give this place more than three. I'll grant that it has a handful...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very well done and impressive museum, and that's saying something in a city full of excellent museums! We really enjoyed the Crossroads of America exhibit focusing on the pivotal role of Chicago....
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Useful = Monday admissions are free, as my parents & I discovered when we sauntered in this week.Funny = Well, I don't want to sound like I'm poking fun, but the little volunteer lady at the quilt...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Big picture- a new exhibition.Really great painting of Chicago's landscape.Different point of views of artists the way they saw the city. From industrial to portraits,different aspects of the city...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a bit of a weird review, because I didn't actually go and see the exhibits. Instead, I went to a wedding here. I didn't even know museums held weddings. Anyway, the venue was just beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An oft-overlooked gem in our city, the Chicago History Museum isn't the biggest museum but it definitely offers quite a bit of information for its size. For those of us who aren't Chicago natives,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of the best history museums I've ever visited. The Chicago History Museum is fascinating - and while it does benefit from the intriguing story that Chicago is - it presents the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Chicago History Museum. It will always be the Chicago Historical Society to me. I've seen a ton of exhibits throughout the years here and they are always well done by their talented staff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The people at the museum don't seem to understand what people want from a history museum, especially after we pay $12 to get in. We want more than one small display case on the prohibition era and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea this place was so cool. It really gives a good overview of the history of the city.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review pertains to the Intelligentsia boat tour I took on Saturday morning. I have not been to the actual history museum and would like to schedule a visit for the future.This trip was amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The History Museum (which used to be the Chicago Historical Society) is such a neat place! They have traveling exhibits and I was lucky enough to go for the Christian Dior exhibit which was very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have just been itching to visit this pace since they have renovated it. I finally got my chance. I am glad that they are open late on Thursdays. We arrived there around 6:15 which gave us 1.75...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally made it to this museum. I have been to every single one expect for this one and I'm so happy I finally came. I was impressed with their exhibits, there were very informational and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two hours is not enough time to spend in this place. Trust me: I've tried. This place is a must-see for any Chicago History buff. You really get an amazing idea of what the land was like before one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We made a trip to the CHM last weekend and could not believe how much time we spen wandering around the exhibits! The cutest little old lady greeted us as we walked in the door, telling us what she...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off I have to acknowledge a bias. I currently work at the Chicago History Museum running their audio visual systems. That said, I still think it is a terrific place to visit. I'm a sucker for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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the walking tour explores the city's beautiful and historic North Side - Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast, Old Town... your chance to discover Tarzan's home, find the Blues Brothers' secret speakeasy, and get a...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great way to spend a few hours learning about Chicago's past. I'm sort of a history buff and I'm also not originally from Chicago, so learned quite a bit, but I suppose if you grew up around here,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the Chicago teenagers through the decades exhibit. It was awesome. I loved that they got mementos and stories from real people. There's so much that's fascinating about Chicago...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I have a bias because I'm a bit obessed with Chicago and its history. This was always one of my favorite field trips as a young'un.I nearly had a heart attack this summer when my friend's mom...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this museum for the first time after the renovations. I am not from Chicago but enjoy learning about Chicago history and had been interested in visiting this place since I moved here. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it! I was here when it was known as the Chicago Historical Society and we had our company holiday party here, but we didn't get to see the exhibits. This time I was here for a Junior...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hated this place to death when I was a kid. It's probably changed since then, but you try going there once or twice a week when you're 8,9, and 10 all summer long because it's a free field trip and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for the grand re-opening last Saturday, which also happened to be my birthday. What awesome job they did with the renovation.The new foyer is striking. A low rider sits in the middle,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Reopeningformerly known as the Chicago Historical Society I can't wait to revisit!From Site:Our renovated museum opened to the public on Saturday, September 30, and the excitement is contagious....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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if you're a native Chicagoan or in town for a few days, the Chicago Historical Society is an excellent place to learn Chicago's history. Once you've saturated yourself with Chicago history, you can get a snack...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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This great museum is located right near Lincoln Park Zoo and the lakefront. The Historicla Society has taught me alot about my hometown's history. They have alot of artifacts from American Indians a...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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This is a very interesting concept for a museum that is both educational and fun to visit. To my knowledge, Its still free admission, but I would definitely pay to visit. You can learn lots about Chic...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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Chicago's history is even more intersting than I thought it would be. They have preserved a huge amount of relics and documents that date back to the 1800's. Alot of Illinois history and many facets o...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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The permanent exhibits never get old. No matter how many times I go, it always seems fresh and interesting. The rotating exhibits are pretty good as well, I remember in particular my husband enjoyed...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went to this museum last weekend. Fun place, I wouldn't mind going again. I spent a lot of time here just looking around at the exhibits. The museum has some nice historical exhibits. There...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has taught me alot about my hometown's history. They have alot of artifacts from American Indians and pioneer settlers. They also have paintings and sculptures from the days of yesteryear....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Get rid of your ideas of tired, dusty old historical exhibits. The Chicago Historical Society is a dynamic museum with lots of fascinating displays and programs that follow the stories of Chicago live...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Nice wedding setting
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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This location has exhibits on Chicago's beginnings, as well as Chicago's sports history and other exhbits that change. I took some kids here and they had a lot of fun. The exhibits about the Chicago s...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though they have now changed its name from the Chicago Historical Society to a name that actually contains the word "Museum", this is still basically the same place. Located in Lincoln Park, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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Although this is a museum and a research center of Chicago, we went here for a party!This facility is rented out to hold large gatherings and parties. The space is grand and can hold several hund...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, hands-on museum where kids can look at how Chicago developed over time. There also was recently a great exhibit on Chicago sports - the Bulls over time, the Cubs and Sox, and the Bears. Giant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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This museum has a detailed and informative series of exhibits that can add an incredible depth to your knowledge of Chicago's history. Tours and talks by knowledgable staff, as well as frequent turnover of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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my children really enjoyed this museum, and have gone back with friends. Great sports exhibit, and lots of information on historical Chicago. On a level where adults can learn, and kids, too.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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Toddlers are not entertained there.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/01/2005
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Might be enriching experience for more mature older children, but I think young children would be bored here.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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The oldest and most overlooked Museum in the City. The Chicago Historical Society offers a wide range of programs, everything for kids on up. The staff and volunteers are both helpful, friendly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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