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The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design


category : Museums
The Chicago Athenaeum, an international museum, has opened a new satellite facility in Galena that features contemporary art, architecture and photography from around the world.


Admission: Non Museum members $3.00; Students and Seniors $2.00.
Hours: Available by appointment with special tours at reduced rates.
Address: 601 South Prospect Street
Phone: 815-777-4444
Our Email: tcamuseum@netscape.net
Our Website:www.chi-athenaeum.org/

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