Oriental Institute Museum
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- Regular Hours:
Mon Closed Tue Wed Thu - Sun - Phone:
Main - 773-702-9520
- Address:
- 1155 E 58th St Chicago, IL 60637
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- Museums, Art Galleries, Dealers & Consultants, Art Museums, Places Of Interest, Science Museums, Tourist Information & Attractions
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- Location
- University of Chicago
- Neighborhoods
- Far South Chicago, Hyde Park
- AKA
The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago
General Info
The Oriental Institute is a research organization and museum devoted to the study of the ancient Near East. Founded in 1919 by James Henry Breasted, the Institute, a part of the University of Chicago, is an internationally recognized pioneer in the archaeology, philology, and history of early Near Eastern civilizations.