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A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum is a 501(c)3 institution. Their mission is to promote, honor and celebrate the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and contributions made by African-Americans to America's labor history. When you visit their facility this celebration begins with the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, as they educate the public about its legacy and contributions. |
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Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
The wonder of our galaxy is brought into focus at the Adler Planetarium. This is the perfect place to bring your son or daughter with a keen interest in astronomy. Explore the latest in space discoveries, view exciting exhibits and films, and get a chance to sit back in the Sky Theatre and watch the mapped heavens above while all the constellations and the planets are revealed in magnificent detail.
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Art Institute of Chicago
The Lions standing tall at the stairway of the Art Institute are two of the most recognized pieces of sculpture in America. And just past the stairway is one of the most recognized and acclaimed art collections on the entire planet. The finest works from the greatest of the great artists from yesterday and today are on display. The museum's collection hosts such a dazzling display of paintings, carvings, jewelry and statues that you will want to come back every day.
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Chicago History Museum
Stroll through beautiful Lincoln Park and head to the Chicago History museum. Chicago history is truly America’s history. Exhibits include the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln’s contribution to our History, the Chicago Fire, the World’s Fair, our City’s neighborhoods and the incredible architecture within them. |
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Clarke House Museum
In 1836, Henry and Caroline Clarke moved from New York to Chicago hoping to establish a successful business and begin a family. The Clarke’s built a house on what is now Chicago’s Southside and that Greek Revival structure remains standing today as the oldest home in the City. |
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Du Page Children's Museum
The DuPage Children’s Museum mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem solving in young children. Through self-directed, open-ended experiences integration of the arts, science and math, and the child-adult learning partnership. |
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DuSable Museum of African American History
Founded in 1961 by a diverse group of Chicago artists and educators, it was originally housed in the former residence of John Griffin and called The Ebony Museum of Negro History and Art.
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Field Museum - Chicago
Come to see Sue, the World’s Largest Tyrannosaurus Rex and stay for all of the other amazing exhibits that give you a glimpse into the world we live In. Look into other cultures, plant life, rocks and fossils, animals in their natural environment, and meet "Bushman," a Lowland Gorilla who lived out his life at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo.
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Glessner House Museum
Located in the Historic Prairie Avenue District, the Glessner House looks more like a huge granite castle. The building, built in the Romanesque style, was designed by the famous East Coast architect Henry Hobson Richardson, who wanted to create a house different from what people were used to seeing. So in 1886 he created a new and grand living space for John and Frances Glessner. |
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Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center
The Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center is a place where one can come to learn about the Greek immigrant experience in America. It is a place to view vignettes from a permanent collection of over 6,000 objects, photos, and century old books and textiles, and hear the recordings and visual testimonials that capture growing up Greek in America; living through homeland wars and famine or the joy of experiencing a new generation of success.
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