Small museums worth a visit
Photo: National Cambodian Heritage Museum
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Small museums worth a visit


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Chicago has many small, off-the-beaten path museums that are worth an hour or two to discover.

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National Cambodian Heritage Museum

National Cambodian Heritage Museum

MuseumLincoln Square

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum

Restored 19th-century mansion with notable Gilded Age architectural features & antiques.

MuseumNear North Side

Design Museum of Chicago

Design Museum of Chicago

Rotating, creatively staged exhibitions covering all aspects of design, from architecture to gaming.

MuseumLoop

International Museum of Surgical Science, A Division of the International College of Surgeons

International Museum of Surgical Science, A Division of the International College of Surgeons

Paintings, sculptures & exhibits help tell the history of surgery from ancient times to the present.

MuseumGold Coast

THE CHICAGO BRAND MUSEUM

THE CHICAGO BRAND MUSEUM

MuseumNear South Side

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