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Museums in Illinois

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Art Museum
The Art Institute of Chicago , Chicago
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Developed from a free art school and gallery started in the 1860s, The Art Institute of Chicago now holds a permanent collection of more than
Field Museum ©
Natural History Museum
Field Museum , Chicago
4.5
Field Museum contains permanent exhibits that range from the earliest fossils to present cultures around the world. Attracting nearly 2 milli
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum ©
History Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum , Springfield
4.7
Pay tribute to one of the nation’s most iconic leaders at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. One of the most-visited presidenti
Oriental Institute Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Oriental Institute Museum , Chicago
4.8
Oriental Institute Museum presents its collection of artifacts from the ancient Middle East to the public on the University of Chicago's camp
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Military Museum
Cantigny Park , Wheaton
4.8
Explore the grounds of Colonel Robert McCormick's 12 hectare (30 acre) estate at Cantigny Park. Upon his death in 1955, the World War I veter

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Illinois

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The most populous state in the country's Midwest region, Illinois features a diverse landscape that includes both the enormous urban sprawl of Chicago and flat central plains, devoted almost entirely to farmland. With a great selection of things to do, Chicago is the state's centerpiece, featuring world-famous architecture and renowned museums. Farther away from this giant urban center, you can explore historical landmarks dedicated to local heroes Abraham Lincoln and Ernest Hemingway. The state also includes a prehistoric Native American site, one of only 20 World Heritage Sites in the United States, a unique feature well-worth adding to your itinerary. Use our United States road trip website to arrange the details of your trip to Illinois and other destinations.
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