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The best arts & culture spots in North Shore

5 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University

Arts & Culture

Galleries of rotating fine-art exhibits, a diverse permanent collection, films & cultural programs.

40 Arts Cir Dr (Evanston)

“Galleries of rotating fine-art exhibits, a diverse permanent collection, films & cultural programs.”

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Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum

Arts & Culture

Renowned center since 1977 for Native American artifacts, with 10,000+ historical & cultural items.

3001 Central St (Evanston)

“Renowned center since 1977 for Native American artifacts, with 10,000+ historical & cultural items.”

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Charles Gates Dawes House

Arts & Culture

Chateau-style house built in 1894, once home to a U.S. vice president, open for guided tours.

225 Greenwood St (Evanston)

“S. vice president, open for guided tours.”

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Frances Willard House Museum

Arts & Culture

Bimonthly tours of the historic women's rights & social reformer's home (archives by appointment).

1730 Chicago Ave (Evanston)

“Bimonthly tours of the historic women's rights & social reformer's home (archives by appointment).”

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