Chicago History Museum is a museum and research center in Chicago, Illinois dedicated to Chicago and U.S. history, offering visitors a place for learning, inspiration, and civic engagement. Families can explore exhibits such as "Aquí en Chicago," which traces the lives of Latino/a/e communities in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, and learn about pivotal historical events including the 1955 murder of Emmett Till and the Civil Rights Movement. The museum's Abakanowicz Research Center provides free admission to research collections including printed materials, archives, manuscripts, photographs, and architectural drawings, though children under 6 are not admitted.
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