THE CHICAGO ATHENAEUM

GALENA, IL

The Chicago Athenaeum is a museum located in Galena, Illinois. It was founded in 1961 by Christian K. Narkiewicz-Laine and is dedicated to promoting and preserving contemporary and modern art and design. The museum's collection includes over 6,000 pieces of art, architecture, and industrial design from around the world.

The museum's building is a historic 19th-century structure that was once a hardware store. It has been renovated and expanded to create a modern and spacious exhibition space. The museum features several galleries that showcase the museum's permanent collection and rotating exhibitions.

The Chicago Athenaeum is known for its focus on contemporary and modern design, and it has become an important cultural center in the Midwest. The museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and symposiums. It is also home to the prestigious International Design Awards, which recognize excellence in design across a range of disciplines.

Visitors to the Chicago Athenaeum can expect to see a diverse range of art and design, from furniture and lighting to sculpture and painting. The museum's collection represents some of the most innovative and influential artists and designers of the 20th and 21st centuries.

THE CHICAGO ATHENAEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GALENA IL. US MID #8401700742

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: $ 324,544 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 3123721083
• website: http://chi-athenaeum.org

CHICAGO ATHENAEUM
601 S PROSPECT ST
GALENA
IL
61036-2519

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