Experts' Choice Award Chicago History Museum
What the experts agree on
This 1856-founded institution in Lincoln Park showcases Chicago's pivotal role in American history through standout exhibits like the restored original L Car and Fort Dearborn artifacts, spanning everything from blues era to the 1893 World's Fair.
“Seeking to bring Chicago's often complicated history to life, this museum has several strong permanent exhibits.”
– Fodor's
Travel + Leisure "From fashion to photography, this museum’s refined 600-object collection explores both Chicagoan and American history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located at the south end of the Lincoln Park neighborhood, the Chicago History Museum features exhibitions about the city’s compelling past." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Want to delve deeper into Chicago's past? Then don't miss a visit to the Chicago Historical Society, located at the southwestern corner of Lincoln Park." Full review
Where "Explore Chicago’s past and present with exhibits like the intricately restored "L Car No. 1" and memorabilia from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. " Full review
Time Out "Several permanent and temporary exhibits, the largest of which is "Chicago: Crossroads of America," a treasure trove of historical objects, including a chunk of the original Fort Dearborn." Full review
Time Out "If you want to travel back in time to an era when blues clubs ruled the city, this is the peek into the past you've been searching for." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Chicago History Museum examines Chicago’s local history as well as its position in the larger scope of American history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It's a city full of stories to tell, and there's no better place to discover them than the Chicago History Museum."
Frommer's "This museum at the southwestern tip of Lincoln Park is one of the city's oldest cultural institutions (founded in 1856), but it's reinvented itself for the 21st century." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Great institution dedicated to all things Chicago
The collection
Offerings that span decades of newspaper, art, and media
The exhibits
Strong photography and historical record
The eats..." Full review
