National Public Housing Museum

The National Public Housing Museum is a unique site dedicated to the history of public housing in Chicago. It is housed in the last surviving building of the historic 1938 Jane Addams Homes development.

The museum offers fascinating recreated housing from different eras, showcasing the experiences of Jewish families in the 1930s, the impact of segregation in the 1950s and the history of African-Americans in the 1960s. The exhibits are based on real stories of residents, enhanced by audio and authentic objects.

It's the perfect place for lovers of history, architecture and social development.