Best History Museum in Cook County

We've collected top 10 mentioned history museums in Cook County from other articles such as Your Chicago Guide, TripSavvy, MommyPoppins.

Best History Museum in Cook County

Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum
4.6 (2042 ratings)4.5 (1035 ratings)
Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & more.
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
History museumMuseumsCultural centerLocal history museum
DuSable Museum of African American History
DuSable Museum of African American History
4.6 (1145 ratings)4.5 (77 ratings)
Museum housing exhibits & artifacts that highlight African-American history, culture & art.
740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"The DuSable is the nation's oldest museum dedicated to the exploration, documentation, and celebration of the African-American experience. It's in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Its holdings include 15,000 paintings, sculptures, and historic memorabilia that illuminate the African-American experience."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
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"The DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago highlights African American history, culture, and art. Founded in 1961 as the Ebony Museum of Negro History and Art, the DuSable Museum today has a collection comprised of more than 13,000 different objects to include works by Langston Hughes, St. Clair Drake, and W.E.B. Du Bois."
Oriental Institute Museum
Oriental Institute Museum
4.8 (205 ratings)4.5 (526 ratings)
Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.
1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
4.6 (173 ratings)4.5 (61 ratings)
Mansion where Jane Addams began the settlement-house movement & now a museum with exhibits & tours.
800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Near West SideCelebrate social change and activism Jane Addams was the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and the Hull-House Museum celebrates the social change she and her colleagues made in this very space in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Addams founded the Hull House as a social settlement for changemakers. The work that came out of the house includes initiatives for immigrants and juveniles."
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"Founded in 1889, the Hull House brought together social reformers from around the country and world. Residents of the Hull House helped pass legislation and shifted public policy on education, health, free speech, immigration, fair labor and countless other social issues. Jane Addams, who founded the house, was the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize."
Henry B. Clarke House
Henry B. Clarke House
4.5 (44 ratings)4 (20 ratings)
This middle-class Greek Revival structure, built in 1836, is Chicago's oldest surviving home.
1827 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
MuseumHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
4.5 (50 ratings)4 (61 ratings)
Collection of artifacts, films & books on US military history, housed in an ornate 1912 building.
104 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
History museumMuseumsArchiveArt galleryLibraryMilitary Museums
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Now open Located just across from Millennium Park, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library is dedicated to educating the public about military history. The unique museum hosts a permanent exhibition on the Medal of Honor and is currently showing a special exhibit about Allied forces during World War II."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"The Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago is dedicated to highlighting and studying military history. Founded in 2003, the museum now has more than 115,000 objects, 67,000 books, and 9,000 photos. The collection includes rare military memorabilia, glass negatives, posters, artwork, and videos."
Mentioned by Do312
Chicago Free Museum Days In 2020
"Museum admission is always free for anyone with an active military ID, the Chicago police and fire departments and children under 18. General free admission days for 2020 are:. April 6 – Centennial of WWI"
Charnley-Persky House Museum
Charnley-Persky House Museum
4.6 (34 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Important example of early modern architecture from 1892 by Louis Sullivan & Frank Lloyd Wright.
1365 N Astor St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"It’s only fitting that the Charnley-Persky House is the home of the Society of Architectural Historians since it was designed by Louis Sullivan and his junior draftsman, Frank Lloyd Wright. Guided tours will resume August 7, 2021, and reservations are required. Learn the story of the Charnley-Persky house in Living Landmarks of Chicago"
Mentioned by ArchDaily
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"Description: Charnley-Persky House is one of the oldest houses of Chicago (with Glessner and Clarke Houses) and it is said to be the first modern house in Chicago. The red house next to it was built shortly before, and the differences are amazing. Tours are offered on Wednesday afternoons."
Chicago Maritime Museum
Chicago Maritime Museum
4.8 (32 ratings)5 (19 ratings)
1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Local history museumMuseumsMaritime museumHistory Museums
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
4.5 (177 ratings)4 (9 ratings)
Exhibits, collections & research promoting history & culture of Chinese-Americans in the Midwest.
238 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
MuseumHistory museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"ChinatownLearn how one of the country’s oldest Chinatowns developed Chinatown is a favorite stop among visitors to Chicago, and the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago is a must-see of the neighborhood. With a permanent exhibit that tells the story of Chinese immigration to the Midwest, plus rotating exhibits on things like Chinese clothing, art, and more, this museum is sure to teach visitors something new about an important culture that has been rooted in Chicago's community for more than 100 years. What to know before you go: The Chinese-American Museum of Chicago is open 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday and 9:30am to 2pm Tuesday-Friday."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"The Chinese American Museum of Chicago opened in 2005 in Chicago's Chinatown. Three years after its opening, the museum suffered a fire and lost a considerable amount of its collection. Today, the museum is a hotbed of cultural artifacts from the Chinese culture and hosts a popular Chinese New Year celebration in the city each year."
Mentioned by Thrillist
Every Free Museum in Chicago
"238 W 23rd StHours: Tues-Fri, 9:30am-1:30pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-5pmSuggested donation: $5. Sign up here for our daily Chicago email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town."
Elmhurst History Museum
Elmhurst History Museum
4.6 (120 ratings)4 (21 ratings)
120 E Park Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126, USA
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Top Best Restaurants in Cook County

Pub Royale
Pub Royale
4.4 (671 ratings)
Loads of tap beers & ciders paired with Indian-accented pub fare in a space with booths & a bar.
2049 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
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The Whale Chicago
The Whale Chicago
4.3 (437 ratings)
Glamorous destination for elevated American fare & cocktails with a mid-century gambling theme.
2427 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
RestaurantCocktail bar
Morton's The Steakhouse
Morton's The Steakhouse
4.4 (1232 ratings)
Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurantSteak house

Best Dessert in Cook County

Corner Bakery
Corner Bakery
4.2 (656 ratings)
Casual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.
224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Sandwich shopAmerican restaurantBakeryBistroBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopDessert restaurantSalad shop
Te'amo Boba Bar
Te'amo Boba Bar
4.2 (140 ratings)
Modern counter serve in the food court at The Shops at North Bridge for bubble tea & Asian eats.
520 N Michigan Avenue Suite 421 (Northbridge Mall Food Court on 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Bubble tea storeCake shopDessert shopOrganic food store
Mentioned by BITE
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"The Spot: Located within the building of Campus North, Te’Amo is right on campus, and almost always filled with UChicago students drinking tea and diligently studying. The Good: Te’Amo does great with its subtle flavors. The signature rose tea is a favorite as it smoothly joins the flavors of rose and black tea to where they become indistinguishable."
Mentioned by Talk Boba
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"With lines out the door majority of the time and over 100 positive reviews, you know you’re in for something good. Located on the Northside of the city, you’ll stumble upon this milk tea bar and cafe. With lots of aesthetically pleasing drinks made (very flavorful too), your instagram will pop!"
Mentioned by TAM & TEA - The Best Tea Magazine
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"If you are in downtown Chicago and get a craving some bubble tea, this is the place to get your fix. The bubble tea is made with fresh ingredients which gives it a rich flavor. You also get options on the amount of sugar and ice you want in your bubble tea."
XO Marshmallow
XO Marshmallow
4.4 (328 ratings)
Whimsical cafe serving gourmet marshmallows & related treats with a full array of coffee drinks.
6977 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626, USA
Dessert shopCafeCandy storeCoffee shopDessert restaurant

Best Fine Dining in Cook County

Port
Port
4.3 (167 ratings)
Chic spot for elevated seafood & raw-bar fare in a stylish nautical setting with a seasonal patio.
660 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
New American restaurantAmerican restaurantFine dining restaurantOyster bar restaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Housed on the ground level of Eurostars Magnificent Mile in the busy River North neighborhood, Portsmith is a New England-inspired eatery serving memorable riffs on seafood classics - for example, the signature fish 'n' chips is made with Alaskan halibut (as opposed to cod). The $20 prix fixe lunch offers a choice of clam chowder or charred avocado; fish 'n' chips or seafood-enhanced salads; and petit fours. Add a bevy of seafood to any salad from Alaskan King crab to pan-seared halibut."
Mentioned by Money Inc
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"Portsmith is another highly recommended seafood restaurant in Chicago. It is housed in a chic structure with nautical decor and if you visit in warm weather you can take advantage of the seasonal patio for dining. It’s a stylish restaurant that features an elevated seafood and raw bar fare."
Mastro's Steakhouse
Mastro's Steakhouse
4.5 (1362 ratings)
Outpost of the Arizona chain serving an abundance of meat & martinis in posh, bi-level environs.
520 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Fine dining restaurantRestaurantSteak house
Vie
Vie
4.8 (262 ratings)
Farm-to-table fine dining in an elegant, warm space with white tablecloths & black banquettes.
4471 Lawn Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558, USA
Fine dining restaurantBarCocktail barRestaurant
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