In addition to its main tourist sights, Chicago offers many lesser known attractions that visitors might not be aware of when they come to Chicago. We have selected a few of them that might be worth a visit. |
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Woman Made Gallery
Founded in 1992, the Woman Made Gallery is a non-profit organization. It boasts works from 6,500 women from around the world. Aiming to provide women with an equal placement in the |
world of art, the Woman Made Gallery particularly focuses on exhibitions that raise the public's awareness of women's contributions to culture. |
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A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum in Chicago
The museum celebrates the contributions made by African-Americans in the area of the labor history in the United States, and honors in particular, the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and the |
African Amrican Railroad employee. With permanent and traveling exhibits, the museum is a worthwhile stop when visiting the Pullman Historic District in Chicago. |
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Chinese American Museum of Chicago
The Chinese American Museum of Chicago was opened in 2005 in order to educate the public about the history of Americans of Chinese decent in the Midwest United States. It exhibits a |
collection of Chinese-American artifacts, photographs and documents and organizes a publication, lectures and community participation. The museum is an interesting look into America's cultural history. |
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National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum
Initiated in 1981 by Vietnam combat veterans, the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum exhibits art that has been created by war veterans or that is inspired by combat. It aims to create |
understanding of the impact of war and focuses on the War in Vietnam. This museum is a must for anyone interested in any aspects of war. |
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Polish American Museum
The Polish American Museum promotes understanding of Polish history and culture, particularly Polish American history. It contains permanent and temporary exhibitions, including art exhibits, |
shows, theatre performances and more. One of the oldest ethnic museums in America, having been established in 1935, the Polish Museum of America is a fascinating look into America's multiculturalism. |
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