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Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois
Created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, State of Sound showcases the achievements of Illinois’ finest musicians. The Land of Lincoln has produced some of the most celebrated artists in music history, from Muddy Waters to REO Speedwagon, Smashing Pumpkins to Earth Wind and Fire, Chance the Rapper to John Prine.
This one-of-a-kind exhibit explores 13 musical genres through photos, videos, and artifacts on loan from the artists themselves. It traces the state’s monumental impact on gospel, blues, jazz, and hip-hop. You’ll get new perspectives on household names and encounter some amazing musicians you’ve never heard of. Visitors can even listen to interviews with some of those artists and the people who knew them best.
The exhibit will be open for viewing during all Navy Pier hours.
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Navy Pier
There’s more to Navy Pier, Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination, than meets the eye! Known as the “People’s Pier,” this landmark showcases more than 50 acres…
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Streeterville
Soak in all the big city buzz in this dynamic neighborhood nestled near the lakefront’s Navy Pier.
Learn more about the area
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Amusement/Water Parks, Attractions, Tours & Attractions
Navy Pier
There’s more to Navy Pier, Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination, than meets the eye! Known as the “People’s Pier,” this landmark showcases more than 50 acres…
Neighborhood

Streeterville
Soak in all the big city buzz in this dynamic neighborhood nestled near the lakefront’s Navy Pier.