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    Halim Time & Glass Museum

    4.9 (29 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Carly B.

    My husband and I recently held our 130 person wedding at this incredible museum. I can easily say that picking this venue was one of the best decisions we've ever made! From start to finish, the process was a true delight! Paulette, the venue coordinator, and her associate Theodore were both delightful to work with. I was continually impressed by their responsiveness and professionalism. If you've looked at the online photos, then you already know that the venue itself is stunning. We held our ceremony on the roof, and the reception in the gorgeous Wisteria Room. On the day of, every member of the staff, from the elevator attendants, to the servers, blew me away with exceptional service. Many of my guests and family members commented on how impressed they were with all the staff as well- the professionalism, attention to detail, competence, friendliness- exceeded all expectations. The food received rave reviews, and the cake, from Alliance Bakery, was divine. Brides, this venue has it all- incredible beauty, Chivari chairs, gorgeous linens, wonderful food/beverage packages, and fantastic, professional staff. Thank you so much, Halim Museum!!! You truly helped make our wedding vision come to life! We will be forever grateful!

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    Howard F.

    A neat little museum hidden in Evanston, IL, celebrating American stained glass windows and the history of clocks and timepieces. It seems expensive, but it is a unique boutique offering.

    Michael G.

    Wonderful addition to Evanston and Chicagoland. Learned more than I would have imagined about stained glass techniques while enjoying its impressive collection. Thank goodness places like this exist to preserve these works. The clock section of the museum is where it really shines, with an unbelievable collection of grandfather clocks, mantle clocks and everything else related to time keeping, divided up by country of origin. The clocks aren't wound or in action but many of them have cool videos with details and show the clocks moving. The Tiffany room was great too. I had no idea that they created such a variety of works. The mosaics in particular were really surprising. I didn't visit the restaurant downstairs, which apparently contains more works. Complaints? They need to turn down the temp on the second floor and it would have been nice if the main stained glass area had been left a little more open, particularly as the building was built for the collection. Expect to spend at least 2 hours there. I highly recommend it.

    Susan F.

    Great collection of clocks! Would have loved a few videos explaining how they were made and repaired, but really worth the visit as it is. I'm sure we will go back again as things change over time (forgive the pun)

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    Awesome Display,Magical,The Reflected of Images,Sandpebbles Infusement of Perfect Glass

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    Exquisite collection of stained glass and clocks. Take the short tours. An hour well spent. Small, immersive, unforgettable.

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    4.2(15 reviews)
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    Chicago land exhibit- while in Evanston, I was able to visit the Block Museum twice ! They had a…read morevery interesting exhibit focused on the American Indians and their art !! They had some amazing pieces. Some from natural sweetgrass, lots of paintings and lots of basket weaving techniques!! Great installation and totally free and sponsored by Northwestern university . Totally ten star experience!! Highly recommended !!

    I've been a Northwestern alum for nearly 10 years, and I have never donated to the university (even…read morethough I work there, because hi, I'm still paying off student loans from my graduate degree). That said, I did decide to donate this year, mainly because I really wanted the cute Arch jigsaw puzzle, and I designated my donation gift to go to the Block Museum. This place is a hidden gem. I am OBSESSED with William Blake...like, I own his entire poetry collection and two coffee table art books (one of which is from the current Block exhibit -- Age of Aquarius -- that I had to buy after visiting). The current exhibit is freaking brilliant. It's so well done, amazingly curated and organized, and is really ingenious. I admittedly don't know much about art (I'm kicking myself now for never taking an art history class during my time at NU), but I've been to The Block several times over the years working there, and I'm ashamed I never went as an undergrad. Plus, hello, it's free. Always. Super happy to support them and cannot wait for their next exhibits. In the meantime, I have a hot date with Blake at least 2-3 times more before it closes, including some of the fun special events they have planned in collaboration with other parts of the university and members of the Chicago community.

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    Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

    4.4(14 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I've been wanting to visit the Mitchell Museum since I learned about it about a year ago. It's a…read morevery small museum--you might pass it and not realize what it is, or maybe think it's a church or something. In two stories, they tell you a bit about the history of Native Americans the US and Canada, with a particular emphasis of the history of Native peoples in the city and region. The museum is about 45 years old and one of the few that focuses exclusively on this population. I spent about an hour and a half viewing the exhibits. The various exhibits introduced various indigenous groups (Plains, Woodlands, etc.) and how those groups lived. There were displays of the crafts, both ceremonial and utilitarian, that each tribe was known for, and they were careful to share in most or all instances how those crafts and traditions changed pre- and post-contact. Upstairs there was a section that talked about the presence of American Indians in Chicago and the near region, from explaining the atrocities that the government perpetrated against them to simply explaining the origins of well-known Chicago areas such as Portage Park, Sauganash, and Caldwell Woods. When I visited, there was an exhibit about missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW). Long ignored, indigenous women are by far the most endangered when it comes to the murder or disappearance of these women. Women on reservations are ten times more likely to end up part of the MMIW, and in just the last few years (2019, I believe) over 5,500 indigenous women were missing or murdered. Too long this has been a crisis that has been ignored by majority culture. Although the exhibit as a whole was very powerful, Nayana LaFond's contribution to the exhibit was especially moving. She paints images of MMIW that have been provided to her by family or friends of the missing women. She explained that she hadn't intended for it to become a project, but once she started receiving dozens of requests for paintings she couldn't turn down some and not others. The Mitchell Museum will be doing some programming soon, and I think that part of that programming in May will be related to MMIW education and causes. There's a small parking lot in back--probaly enough for three to four cars. But when I was here (on a Tuesday in April), I was the only one here for most of the time so I think parking won't be an issue. For an adult non-tribal member, entrance was only $7 (2023). There is a lift (not an elevator) from the main floor to the lower level, but I'm not sure if there's any way to ascend to the second floor besides the stairs so you may want to inquire about that if climbing the stairs would be difficult.

    Wow, this place is the local hidden gem I thought it was.  I tried to come here a couple of years…read moreago, but it was closed due to Covid.  It's a quiet, unassuming place but for just a modest $5 admission ($5 for seniors, and $7 otherwise), you can see a lot of neat American Indian artifacts, artwork, history, and information.  I really enjoyed my 75 minute visit, and that's maybe all you may need (1-2 hours) to peruse their two floors.  You can look at my photos for an idea of what's there, but I had 2 notable personal highlights.  One was seeing a map of North America that showed the names of 1200 tribes(!) and their locations, and that was quite impressive I thought.  Most you wouldn't know, but many of the famous ones you would, from movies and what not.  The other highlight was meeting and chatting with Josee Starr, the staffer that initially greeted me.  There were actually 2 friendly staffers - her and a fellow named Joseph Gackstetter, but I met Josee upon entering and she was the only one there at the time.  After my milling around, I finally got up my nerve to ask her if she was at least partially American Indian as she looked the part, and yippee-yayaay, she told me she was 99% American Indian and 1% French (fur trader French).  Very cool, and she has tracked her genealogy back 9 generations!  I only really knew of one other full native American in my life (an old work colleague), so this was a treat.  I also took the opportunity to give her fellow staffer Joseph some hell for being just a regular Caucasian working here (lol, and he took the kidding in stride).  I highly recommend this place for some cultural enlightenment, and also as a great place to educate youngsters.

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    Mitchell Museum of the American Indian - Beautiful artwork by Nayana LaFond. I would like to see a larger exhibit of her work.

    Beautiful artwork by Nayana LaFond. I would like to see a larger exhibit of her work.

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    4.1(19 reviews)
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    I chaperoned a large group to the Evanston History Center in the Charles Dawes House on a weekday…read moremorning and we had a great time. Susan, our tour guide, was very informative and knowledgeable. I easily could have listened to what she had to say for another hour. The house itself is truly amazing. Everything, including the contents are as they were in the 1950s when the Dawes family last resided there. Prior to visiting the EHC I had no idea that Charles Gates Dawes was the Vice President to Calvin Coolidge or that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize for 1925. I really enjoyed the "Milestones & Memories: An Exhibit of Evanston History" on the 2nd floor. Many famous actors hail from Evanston and some of our favorite toys were created in the city. Free parking. If you reside in or around Evanston or you're just visiting the area I highly recommend visiting the Evanston History Center; for it's rich history and so much more. Make a day of it and check out some of the many other unique museums in Evanston: The Frances Willard House Museum, The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, The American Toby Jug Museum, the Prehistoric Museum at Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop or the Illinois Holocaust Museum.

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    The Leather Archives & Museum was such a pleasant surprise for my visit to Chicago! If you're a fan…read moreof exploring LGBTQIA+ history, this is a must stop! It's a bit off of the beaten path but worth the drive or train ride. On the days it is open, admission is $10. Admission is free on Thursdays. I visited on a Thursday afternoon and there were only about 4 other patrons milling around with me. The main exhibit hall is in the basement of the building and includes a wide array of materials. About 1/3 of the basement is dedicated to the Chicago Hellfire Club. Other exhibit areas include lesbian/trans S&M communities, a short film folks can sit down and watch and a rotating temporary exhibit. There are so many great plaques that explain important pieces of history and the specific materials. I learned so much! This is such a fantastic resource for the BDSM communities and I hope folks continue to support this incredible institution. There is also a whole library in the museum, though I did not visit this part. It looks highly extensive! The staff were so friendly and helpful and was great at explaining what the museum offered and the recommended path to talk through it all. There is also a small area of merchandise, including shirts, buttons, postcards and patches. All very reasonably priced. I would definitely visit again, making a beeline for the library next time!

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