Explore More Illinois, RAILS' online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, spotlights attraction, Chicago Maritime Museum in Chicago! Chicago's history and development stem from its axis at the foot of the Great Lakes. This strategic location gave the city access to the St Lawrence Seaway and the Atlantic Ocean and the radiating rivers that lead to the Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, a great network of freight trains serves the city moving Midwestern produce and products to the world and returning goods from around the nation and the world. At varying times, Chicago has been the busiest port or one of the busiest ports in the world. It is a tall order to tell the story of Chicago's waterways and their emotional and prosperous impact on 19th, 20th, and 21st-century American growth.
Chicago Maritime Museum is offering one free admission. Explore More Illinois users can access and reserve passes from any of our attractions on their participating library's website.
Please visit the Explore More Illinois website for a list of current attractions. For more information, please contact Jessica Barnes or 630.734.5181.