Chicago: Specialty Museum
Places and attractions in the Specialty museum category
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- Interesting neighbourhood
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Field Museum
The Field Museum, a beacon of natural history and culture, stands proudly in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1893 as the Columbian Museum of Chicago, it later took the name of its first major benefactor, Marshall Field, and has since become one of the largest such...
Swedish American Museum
Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, the Swedish American Museum stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Swedish immigrants in the United States. Established in 1976, this museum is dedicated to preserving and educating the...
National Hellenic Museum
Nestled in the heart of Chicago's Greektown, the National Hellenic Museum stands as a tribute to the rich heritage of Greek culture and its influence on America. This modern institution, dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Hellenic history, art,...
Money Museum
Nestled in the bustling heart of Chicago is the Money Museum, a fascinating destination for those intrigued by the intricacies of the U.S. financial system and the history of currency. Operated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, this institution offers a unique...
Driehaus Museum
Nestled in the heart of Chicago's affluent Gold Coast neighborhood, the Driehaus Museum offers a glimpse into the gilded age opulence of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Housed in the meticulously restored Nickerson Mansion, completed in 1883, the museum is a...
Polish Museum of America
The Polish Museum of America is located in West Town, in what had been the historical Polish Downtown neighborhood of Chicago. It is home to numerous Polish artifacts, artwork, and embroidered folk costumes in its growing collection.
Oriental Institute
Middle Eastern art and antiquities The Oriental Institute, established in 1919, is the University of Chicago's interdisciplinary research center for ancient Near Eastern studies and archaeology museum.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a natural history museum located in Chicago, Illinois, and operated by the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The museum traces its history to the founding of the Academy in 1857.
Henry B. Clarke House
The Henry B. Clarke House is a Greek Revival style home, now serving as a house museum in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Built around 1836, it is considered the oldest existing house built in Chicago.
Sports Museum
The Chicago Sports Museum is a 23,000-square-foot museum located along the Magnificent Mile at the Water Tower Place mall in Chicago.
American Writers Museum
The American Writers Museum is a museum of American Literature and writing that opened in Chicago in May 2017. The museum was designed by Amaze Design of Boston. The American museum was inspired by the Dublin Writers Museum.
International Museum of Surgical Science
The International Museum of Surgical Science is a museum located in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is operated by The International College of Surgeons and features exhibits dealing with various aspects of Eastern and Western medicine.
Glessner House Museum
The John J. Glessner House, operated as the Glessner House, is an architecturally important 19th-century residence located at 1800 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. It was designed in 1885–1886 by architect Henry Hobson Richardson and completed in late 1887. The property was designated a Chicago Landmark on October 14, 1970.
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
The Chinese American Museum of Chicago seeks to advance the appreciation of Chinese American culture through exhibitions, education, and research and to preserve the past, present, and future of Chinese Americans primarily in the American Midwest.
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is a private educational center in Chicago, Illinois. Spertus offers learning opportunities that are "rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all" although it is not affiliated with any single branch of Judaism.
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture is located at 6500 S. Pulaski Rd. in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood, not far from Chicago Midway International Airport.
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