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If you are a fan of science museums, then I highly recommend a visit to one of the best, if not the best, science museums around, the Museum of Science and Industry:
http://www.msichicago.org/
It has an operating coal mine exhibit, large model train display, the Pioneer Zephyr, and numerous other fascinating exhibits. I highly recommend it.
It also currently has a human on exhibit, for at least a few more days.
http://www.msichicago.org/matm