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Downers Grove Park District Museum
Transformed from a historic Victorian home in downtown Downers Grove, this museum uses artifacts, documents and exhibits to educate visitors about the history of the area.
Address: 831 Maple Avenue Downers Grove IL USA 60515
 1 630 963-1309
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50th Aniversary House Museum Park Forest
This house is set up to depict what it might have looked like during the second world war. Visitors can learn about the affect that war had on the area and important parts of the community.
Address: 397 Forest Boulevard Park Forest IL USA 60466
1 708 748-3731
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Collection of artwork created by Vietnam Veterans.
Address: 1801 South Indiana Avenue Chicago IL USA 60616
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The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Best suited for children aged 2-10, this museum activities and exhibits that entertain and aid in learning. Children can enjoy a puppet theater, a market, crafts and more.
Address: 9600 East Shore Drive Oak Lawn IL USA 60453
1 708 423-6709
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Jurica Nature Museum Lisle
For a small donation, visitors can view one of the largest bird collections in the Midwest. The museum is also the exclusive home to a 38-foot long Borqual Whale skeleton. Exhibits include a variety of fossils, minerals, reptiles and mammals.
Address: 5700 College Road Lisle IL USA 60532
1 630 829-6545
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Will County Historical Society/I & M Canal Museum Lockport
This museum is located in the original home and office of the canal commissioner built in the 1830s. The exhibits describe the importance of the canal and how it was constructed.
Address: 803 N. State Street Lockport IL USA 60441
1 815 838-5080
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The 1861 Old Stone Methodist Episcopal Church is now turned to the Lemont Area Historical Society & Museum.
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France WIllard House Museum Evanston
This museum is dedicated to Frances Willard, a founding member of the Women Christian Temperance Union and a renown sufragette. Her house is open to the public and is filled with artifacts and antiques about her life and travels.
Address: 1730 Chicago Ave Evanston IL USA 60201
1 847 328-7500
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William L. Gregg Museum Westmont
The main attraction of this museum is the house and its contents. The home is a Victorian-style constructed from red bricks. The entire house is furnished with authentic furnishings from the 1920s to the '40s. The house is only open to the public on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Address: 75 E. Richmond Street Westmont IL USA 60559
1 630 960-3392
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Power House Museum Zion
Ever wonder how electricity makes its way from the power-source into homes? This museum uses interactive displays to explore the use, history and the forms of energy. Admission is free-of-charge.
Address: 100 Shiloh Boulevard Zion IL USA 60099
1 847 746-7080
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Elmhurst Historical Museum
Combining local and national history, the Elmhurst museum has rotating exhibits from around the country and a permanent collection about Elmhurst. Visitors can check the schedule on programs that are made to entertain children and adults.
Address: 120 E. Park Avenue Elmhurst IL USA 60126
1 630 833-1457
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This museum exhibits modern artistic culture through sculpture, photography, video and film, painting, and live performance. This facility is complete with a bookstore, a restaurant, a gift shop, and a 300-seat theater.
Address: 220 East Chicago Avenue Chicago IL USA
1 312 280-2660
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The Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows Chicago
A large collection of stained glass windows created by a variety of artists. It is open year around to the public.
Address: 600 E Grand Ave Chicago IL USA 60610
1 312 595-7437
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The prominent Prairie School architect Geroge H. Maher designed this 30-room mansion in 1897. Today the enormous property serves as a center for visitors to explore the history of the area.
Address: 217 Home Avenue Oak Park IL USA 60302
1 708 383-2654
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Elgin Area Historical Society and Museum
One of the most historic pieces in the museum's collection is their building. Known as Old Main the historic home of the Elgin Academy was constructed in 1856. Permanent exhibits include information about the Elgin National Watch Company, a Native American Collection, and Elgin Road Race memorabilia.
Address: 360 Park St Elgin 60120
1 847 742-4248
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IRM, a not-for-profit educational corporation, is a large U.S. railroad historical museum, with a collection of nearly 400 railroad cars. It offers the comprehensive experience of the Chicago streetcars, midwestern interurbans, the Nebraska Zephyr, the Frisco 1630 steam engine, as well as restored freight and passenger cars. Open April 1-October 31.
Address: 7000 Olson Rd. Union IL 60180
1 815 923-4391
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Robie House
This is the former home of Frederick C. Robie, the bicycle magante of Illinois. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this house and museum is a popular landmark and tourist attraction in Chicago, IL.
Address: 5757 South Woodlawn Ave Chicago IL USA 60637-1698
1 773 834-1847
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Round Barn Farm and Museum Manhattan
Vast amounts of room for picnics, walking and sports are just a small part of this attraction's 94-acres of land. The farm has various antique equipment, a petting zoo, pony rides and barrel train rides. In the fall visitors are invited out to visit the pumpkin patch and walk through the haunted-barn.
Address: 24115 S. US 45 Manhattan IL USA 60442
1 815 478-3215
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Illinois Museum of Aviation Bolingbrook
The Illinois Aviation Museum is dedicated to promoting youth education, preserving the history of aviation and the advancement of flight. The museum has many exhibits for visitors to enjoy.
Address: . Bolingbrook IL USA
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Holocaust Memorial Foundation Skokie
This free museum is dedicated to educating, preserving, recording and remembering the Holocaust. There are numerous exhibits and presentations that show visitors the history of the Holocaust and the persecution of the Jews.
Address: 4255 Main Street Skokie IL USA 60076
1 847 677-4640
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Billy Graham Center Museum Wheaton
The Billy Graham museum is dedicated to educating visitors on Christian Evangelism. Although it has a large collection of artifacts, art and displays the highlight of this museum is the 3-D presentation that portrays the gospel message.
Address: 500 E. College Avenue Wheaton IL USA 60187
1 630 752-5909
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Elgin Public Museum
The Elgin Public Museum is a natural history museum. It has numerous exhibits, artifacts and photographs on the history of the Elgin area landscape and its progression.
Address: 225 Grand Blvd Elgin IL USA 60120
1 847 741-6655
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Camp Sagawau Lemont
Ideal for those interested in nature, Camp Sagawau is an environment education center. The camp runs a number of programs each month and is dedicated to the study of nature.
Address: 12545 W. 111th Street Lemont IL USA 60439
1 630 257-2045
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A vast collection of artifacts, antiques, photographs, exhibits and historical documents are on display at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. The museum showcases the history and importance of the area's indigenous peoples.
Address: 2600 Central Park Ave Evanston IL USA 60201
1 847 475-1030
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This museum houses the world's largest and most complete T-Rex found. Other permanant exhibits include the man-eating lions of Tsavo, Star Wars the Magic of myth, and Underground Adventures.
Address: 1400 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL USA 60605
1 312 922-9410
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Dedicated to the preservation of Mexican history and culture. Extensive collection of art.
Address: 1852 West 19th Street Chicago IL USA 60614
1 312 738-1503
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Although considered an auto museum, this attraction provides a days worth of activities for visitors. The 300-acre park has five showrooms with antique, collectible and Hollywood cars. There are four large antique malls with over 350 different vendors selling an array of items. There is a food court and a military exhibit as well.
Address: 27582 Volo Village Road Round Lake IL USA 60073
1 815 385-3644
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