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The Driehaus Museum is a living history museum in Chicago's Near North Side neighborhood, converting the 1883 Samuel M. Nickerson House into a recreation of the splendor of the American Gilded Age. The National Register of Historic Places-listed museum has been open to the public since 2008, showcasing the architecture and interior design of the Gilded Age with pieces sourced from the personal fine and decorative arts collection of Chicago philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus.
Works on display include pieces from Belle Epoque artists such as Édouard Colonna and the Herter Brothers, along with one of the world's most noted collections of Tiffany decorative works and stained glass pieces. Visitors can enjoy guided and self-guided tours daily at the museum, including an audio tour using Acoustiguide technology. Public programming includes an annual turn-of-the-century-themed murder mystery dinner event and a quarterly jazz concert series.
Address: The Driehaus Museum, 40 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, Phone: 312-482-8933
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