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Chicago Maritime Museum

8.9 • Local history museum
💎 Hidden Gems
🤔 Interesting
🏛️ Museums
🖼️ Galleries
🏛️ Historical Sites
🏞️ Nice View
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🏺 History Museum
🔒 Private
❤️ Intimate
🎯 Curated
🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ
🎉 Fun Activities
🎨 Art
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Museum occupies a small basement space within a large, factory-like building featuring riverfront views from upper floors. Atmosphere stays quiet and intimate, allowing close examination of interactive exhibits focused on Chicago's maritime history and notable events. Visitors often find it a hidden gem with a diverse collection of replicas and informative displays.
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Good to know

1

Admission is free for Veterans and Active Duty military personnel.

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Visitors can enter the museum for free with a library card.

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The museum is only a 5-10 minute bus ride from the 35th/Sox Red Line station.

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Chicago Maritime Museum
8.9
1200 W 35th St, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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