ABA Museum of Law, Legal museum in Chicago, United States.
The ABA Museum of Law was a museum in Chicago dedicated to exploring American legal history and the foundations of the justice system. It featured exhibits on landmark court cases, constitutional law, and the people who shaped how the law developed.
The museum opened in 1996 as the first national institution dedicated entirely to American law and legal professions. It operated for 15 years before closing in 2011.
The museum explored how law shapes society by showing exhibits on the Constitution, landmark trials, and the people who shaped the legal system. Visitors could see how ordinary Americans use the law in their everyday lives.
The museum was centrally located on North Clark Street in downtown Chicago and was accessible by public transportation. Guided tours were available to help visitors understand the exhibits better.
This institution remained the sole national museum focusing exclusively on American legal systems and worldwide jurisprudence during its operational period.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1996
Website: http://abanet.org/museum
GPS coordinates: 41.88820,-87.63060
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23
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