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Chinese American Museum of Chicago

The History of Chop Suey

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Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: 312-949-1000 Fax: 312-949-1001
office@ccamuseum.org
Mon: Closed
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Thu: Closed
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Sat: 10AM-5PM
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Group visits by appointment only.

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

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