Historical Sites Near Me in Winnetka, il
The Wilmette Historical Museum
609 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL
About Us:
The Wilmette Historical Museum is dedicated to encouraging the appreciation of Wilmette's past. By exploring, preserving, and sharing the history of Wilmette... Read More
Downton Abbey Exhibition - Chicago
Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL
EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY • THE FASHION • THE HOUSE
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, based on the beloved television show, transports you to post-Edwardian England, where the characters and... Read More
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL
Mission Statement:
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is one of only a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the art, history, and... Read More
Kohl Children's Museum
2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL
Mission:
Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago provides engaging informal learning environments featuring interactive exhibits and programs that encourage young... Read More
Deerfield Historic Village
517 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL
The Village consists of five buildings dating from 1837 to 1905 that offer you a look at a typical prairie community.
Caspar Ott Log House, 1837
The one-room log... Read More
Des Plaines History Center
781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, IL
About Us
The Des Plaines Historical Society operates the Museum in its efforts to preserve the American History of the Des Plaines, Illinois area. Through... Read More
Swedish American Museum
5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
Mission Statement:
Through its arts and educational programs and its permanent collection, the Swedish American Museum interprets the immigrant experience for... Read More
Lake Bluff History Museum
127 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL
MISSION
Keeping Lake Bluff History alive by researching and preserving historical information, creating interest in and sharing knowledge of local history, inspiring... Read More
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
Mission
CHM's mission—to serve as the primary destination for learning, inspiration, and civic engagement to connect people to Chicago's history and each other—is the... Read More
Arlington Heights Historical Museum
110 West Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL
Mission: The past is never lost - as long as it is remembered. Towards that goal, the Arlington Heights Historical Museum collects and preserves significant materials related... Read More
International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
Mission:
The mission of the Museum is to enrich people's lives by enhancing their appreciation and understanding of the history, development, and advances of surgery... Read More
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
40 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL
About Us:
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum immerses visitors in one of the grandest residential buildings of 19th-century Chicago, the Gilded Age home of banker Samuel... Read More
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL
One of the nation’s largest facilities devoted to the art of our time, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. The... Read More
The American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Avenue, Second Floor, Chicago, IL
The American Writers Museum Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to establish the first national museum in the United States dedicated to engaging the public in celebrating... Read More
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
800 South Halsted St., Chicago, IL
Mission Statement
The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum serves as a dynamic memorial to Jane Addams, the work of her associates, and the neighborhood they served. The museum... Read More
Art Institute Of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Mission:
The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures,... Read More
Elmhurst Historical Museum
120 East Park Avenue, Elmhurst, IL
Mission:
The mission of the Elmhurst Historical Museum is to engage people with history through collection, exhibition, and education. The museum fills an essential... Read More
Elmhurst Historical Museum
120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL
The Elmhurst Historical Museum is an award-winning regional history museum founded in 1957 and operated by the City of Elmhurst. The mission of the Elmhurst Historical Museum... Read More
Adler Planetarium
1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
Mission:
The mission of the Adler Planetarium is to inspire exploration and understanding of our Universe.
Values:
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Field Museum
1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
Mission Statement:
The Field Museum inspires curiosity about life on Earth while exploring how the world came to be and how we can make it a better place. We... Read More
