Chicago History Museum
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Chicago, Ill. 60614
(312) 642-4600
Cost: $14, $12 seniors (65+) and students, free for museum members and kids under 12. 12 and under. Call or check website for free day schedule.
Hours: June 9-Jan. 6: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday
The Chicago History Museum offers a permanent exhibition Sensing Chicago where children can explore the city's history through their five senses. Kids love making themselves into a giant Chicago-style hotdog or smelling the (sometimes awful) smells associated with the city, or becoming part of a giant Chicago postcard. Families can also explore the city's first 'L' Car and the first steam-powered locomotive to come through Chicago. The Facing Freedom exhibit depicts the struggles Americans have had over freedom both past and present. There's a cafe in the museum, as well as other nearby restaurants to grab a bite to eat. Public parking lots are nearby the museum--make sure to get your parking ticket validated at the museum to get a parking discount. This summer, stop by Second Saturdays For Families to discover Chicago stories with hands-on activities, make-and-take crafts, and more. Kids can also participate in the City of Chicago's Summer of Learning and earn a digital badge. Out in the city, experience new Family Trolley Tours - real urban adventures that explore Chicago's unique places and spaces.
