The Museum of Broadcast Communications: Putting the Radio and TV back in the museum

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Just last year the Museum of Broadcast Communications reopened its doors to the public in a downtown space near Google Inc. no less. The museum includes the Radio Hall of Fame and a chance to be an … [Read more...]

First Division Museum: Twenty Years Old and still cutting edge!

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War: bombs, guns, shots, blood, helicopters, planes, and death all come to mind. Cantigny's First Division Museum presents the courageous, the gritty, and the abrasive events, people, and machines … [Read more...]

Free Chicago Museum February Days

It seems as winter has finally appeared in Chicago. February is always the coldest and snowiest month, but this year the great museums of Chicago have many discount and free days for Illinois … [Read more...]

Naper Settlement’s Holiday Traditions

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This Christmas, Naper Settlement's Holiday Traditions tea and tour of the Martin Mitchell Victorian Mansion is stemmed in glee and in mirth of the holiday season! The costumed interpreters were jovial … [Read more...]

Holiday Season 2012

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Time to decorate the tree the with that shiny tinsel and holiday merry making! The Swedish American Museum's Brunk Children's Museum is one of the best decorated museums in Chicago.  The Christmas … [Read more...]

Big Draw Chicago 2012

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This year, this month, and all this week are events for Big Draw Chicago for some of Chicago's best museums! Here's the calendar listing! The listing is in alphabetical order. See if your favorite … [Read more...]

Open House Chicago 2012– CMB’s Favorite List

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On October 13th and 14th,  Open House Chicago presented by the Chicago Architecture Foundation will have many historically exquisite and artistic sites including the Chicago History Museum, Chicago … [Read more...]

Tour the Dank Haus

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In Lincoln Square, Oktoberfest rages on at the Chicago Brauhaus until October 28th, but if you are looking for a more enriching German experience look no further than the Dank Haus at 4740 North … [Read more...]

Get to know Vivian Maier at the Chicago History Museum

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Vivian Maier is the grand master of people watchers of the world. Her photographs are enticing and snapshots of the captured emotions of quiet contemplation, distress, and revelation. Her impeccable … [Read more...]

La Catrina Fashion Show 2012

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The National Museum of Mexican Art's La Catrina Fashion Show on Friday September 7th was a piece of magical work. The tickets were $75 for a VIP ticket which included a year's membership, goody bag, … [Read more...]

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