The museum brief history is located in the Lincoln Park of Chicago ILlinois, the Chicago History Museum was founded in 1856 under the name Chicago Historical Society. It was then renamed to its current name in September 2006.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_History_Museum

Why Visit the Museum?

1. The museum visitors get a crash on Abraham Lincolns artifacts including President Lincolns deathbed and even get a feel of exhibits like the Chicagos first elevated train cars.
2. There are several galleries, one of which exhibit Chicagos economy, inventions and even such things like the cries of the Great Fire. An old steam locomotive inside the museum makes one experience how life was like centuries ago.
3. It is amazing to see how women clothing have changed from way back in 1800 to date. This section of the museum makes us appreciate and value history.
4. The museum texts are presented in both English and Spanish and its surprising that audio tours are available in both languages. In addition, children under the age of twelve have free entry into the museum. With the childrens gallery, kids can explore Chicagos history using their five senses.
5. Its location is quite ideal because it neighbors two other tourist sites which include Lincoln Park Zoo and the North Avenue Beach. The museum is a must see for any travel in Chicago IL.

More Information

http://www.chicagohistory.org/

This is the official site of this world class museum and host of additional information is available on the site. The museum is dedicated to Lincoln Bicentennial who was the former president of the United States of America. The site gives you museum news, exhibitions, upcoming events, history around the town among others. If you are making plans for a travel in Chicago IL, you have every reason to visit the museum.