5 Museums to Visit in Illinois
From medieval times and ice cream to trolleys, trains and automobiles, check out these five great museums in the Land of Lincoln.
Swimming in a pool of giant sprinkles sounds like something plucked from a childhood dream, but it's a reality in Chicago at the Museum of Ice Cream. Housed in the iconic Tribune Tower, this museum offers a look through 14 installations, and of course the chance to enjoy some sweet ice cream. While this is a great destination to explore, so too are the other museums found throughout Illinois. Check out these five great stops that offer both entertainment and a look at history.
Medieval Torture Museum
This macabre museum in Chicago showcases more than 100 torture devices — 30% of which are original to their time, while the rest are replicas that give visitors an idea of their craft and use.
21c Museum Hotel
This hotel in Chicago, Illinois, features more than 10,000 square feet of gallery space, including a 400-person capacity main gallery, that is free and open to the public.
Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum & Pontiac-Oakland automobile Museum & Resource Center
These two museums in Pontiac, Illinois, celebrate America’s obsession with the open road and historic cars from throughout history.
Fox River Trolley Museum
Go for train rides and explore a collection of antique rail cars at this South Elgin, Illinois, museum.
Museum of Ice Cream
This attraction housed in Chicago, Illinois’ historic Tribune Tower offers 14 installations, including the chance to swim in a pool of giant sprinkles.
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Gracie Metz
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Weekend Guides