Over 150 years old, the Chicago History Museum is the city's oldest cultural institution. With an extensive collection of over 22 million documents and relics representing both Chicago and United States history, the Chicago History Museum offers plenty to learn about the city for both travelers and locals alike. Exhibition categories range from Archives and Manuscripts to Decorative and Industrial Arts. One of the Museum's well-known permanent exhibits is Chicago: Crossroads of America, which covers the city's boundless history from the World's Fairs of 1893 and 1933 to Chicago innovations that have impacted the world. The Museum offers curator guided tours and self-guided tours. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and the exhibits are intriguing, making your visit to the Chicago History Museum one for the books.