Explore the history of Chicago and United States through permanent and temporary exhibitions drawn from more than 20 million items in the Chicago History Museum. Showcasing photography, documents, artifacts, and interviews, the permanent and temporary galleries are full of Chicago stories!

Amy Bizzarri, author of 111 Places in Chicago That You Must Not Miss, takes you on a fascinating self-guided audio tour of hidden historical spots in Chicago's gilded Gold Coast. Peep behind the gates of the original Playboy Mansion, walk along a wooden block-paved alley, sip a Faster Pussycat in Chicago's oldest piano bar and more as you enjoy a delightful walk through time in this exclusive Chicago neighborhood. The starting point is the Chicago History Museum, located at 1601 N. Clark Street. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Discover Chicago’s haunted locations by following clues and solving puzzles on your phone. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights: 1. Explore historical places in Chicago such as the Chicago History Museum, the Standing Lincoln Monument and lesser-known places. 2. Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. 3. Visit the Couch Tomb Mausoleum, the only surviving gravesite in Lincoln Park. 4. You will learn the 14th C history of Prague through the eyes of their greatest medieval ruler and builder, Charles IV 5. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.