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10 Museums in Chicago

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10 museums in Chicago: The Rookery Building, The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, Palmer House a Hilton Hotel, and 7 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by letsgo.travelguide.

The Rookery Building

The Rookery Building

Historical Place
Historical place
star
4.6

Visit one of Chicago's most historically significant buildings. Admire the beautiful interior design by architects Burnham and Root.


The Richard H. Driehaus Museum

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum

Museum
Museum
star
4.7

Explore a Gilded Age mansion packed with Tiffany lamps and stained glass. The period rooms offer a glimpse into the past.


Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Hotel
Hotel
star
4.2

Experience this Gilded Age hotel from 1873. Marvel at the grand lobby with its gold leaf ceiling, and discover where the brownie was invented.


Frederick C. Robie House

Frederick C. Robie House

Museum
Museum
star
4.7

Discover Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie style icon from 1909. Admire the low horizontal lines, art glass windows, and built-in furniture.


Glessner House

Glessner House

Museum
Museum
star
4.7

Tour this 1887 H.H. Richardson masterpiece. The fortress-like exterior contrasts with the Arts and Crafts interior featuring William Morris designs.


Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Resort Hotel
Resort hotel
star
4.6

Stay in this gorgeous boutique hotel, originally an elite athletic club. Enjoy the Romanesque Revival architecture, cherry wood staircase, and billiards room.


Charnley-Persky House Museum

Charnley-Persky House Museum

Museum
Museum
star
4.7

Tour the only remaining Chicago house designed by Louis Sullivan. See the architectural details and learn about its history.


The Green Mill

The Green Mill

Cocktail Bar
Cocktail bar
star
4.3

Experience live jazz in one of the city's oldest clubs. This historic spot was once a hangout for Al Capone.


Prairie District

Prairie District

Place

Walk this street to see surviving Gilded Age mansions. Don't miss the chance to visit the Clark House Museum, Chicago's oldest house.


Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

Museum
Museum
star
4.7

Visit the original settlement house where Jane Addams helped immigrants. Learn about the history of social work and community support.

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