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Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Museum is located at: 1400 S. Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

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Mammalian Diversification

Mammalian Diversification

Wherein we attempt to figure out our origins. 

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Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm.

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Museum is located at: 1400 S. Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

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