CHICAGO MARITIME MUSEUM

CHICAGO, IL

The Chicago Maritime Museum (CMM) is a museum located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1992, its mission is to preserve and interpret the maritime heritage of the city, the Great Lakes region, and the world. The museum is located on the Chicago River in the Riverwalk Park and features over 10,000 objects related to maritime history and navigation, including artifacts, archives, and art.

The museum's permanent collections include rare books, artworks, photographs, and maps, as well as artifacts related to various aspects of Chicago's maritime history, including the Great Lakes shipping industry, commercial fishing, recreational boating, and the U.S. Navy. The museum also has an extensive library with research materials related to the Great Lakes region.

CMM offers a range of activities and educational programs, including lectures, workshops, field trips, and hands-on activities for students of all ages. It also hosts an annual maritime festival and offers a variety of special events throughout the year.

The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and admission is free. The Chicago Maritime Museum also has an online store with items related to maritime history and navigation, including apparel, books, and models.

CHICAGO MARITIME MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHICAGO IL. US MID #8401700654

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 37,995 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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CHICAGO MARITIME MUSEUM
465 E ILLINOIS ST
CHICAGO
IL
60611-4305

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