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American Toby Jug Museum ATTRACTIONS
Block Museum of Art
tobyjugmuseum.com blockmuseum.northwestern.edu
910 Chicago Ave., Evanston • 877.862.9687 Northwestern University, Evanston • 847.491.4000
Showcasing the largest collection of Toby and The Block is a dynamic, imaginative, and innovative
Character Jugs in the world including many rare and teaching and learning resource for Northwestern
unique Jugs within the complete Royal Doulton University and its surrounding communities, featuring
collection. On display are over 8,000 pieces illustrating a global exhibition program that crosses time periods
their evolution from 1765 to the present day. A Toby and cultures and serves as a springboard for thought-
Jug is a ceramic pitcher modeled in the form of a provoking discussions relevant to our lives today. The
popular character that dates back to the 1760’s. museum also commissions new work by artists to
Admission free, by appointment or Wednesday and foster connections between artists and the public
Friday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. through the creative process. Each year, the Block
mounts exhibitions; organizes and hosts lectures,
Baha’i House of Worship symposia, and workshops involving artists, scholars,
bahai.us/bahai-temple curators, and critics; and screens classic and
100 Linden Ave., Wilmette • 847.853.2300 contemporary films at its in-house cinema.
The Baha’i House of Worship stands as a symbol of Approximately 5,000 works focuses primarily on
unity. It is a sacred space for all people to commune prints, photography, and drawings. The Block is
with God. The House of Worship is open daily to all for free and open to all.
contemplation, personal prayer and meditation. The
building’s white walls of lace-like ornamentation, and Charles Gates Dawes House
its dome rising 135 feet above the main floor, create a evanstonhistorycenter.org
scene of unsurpassed beauty and tranquility. Exquisite 225 Greenwood St., Evanston • 847.475.3410
gardens and fountains surround the Temple, and The magnificent chateauesque mansion of former
directly, to the west, is a Welcome Center, where U.S. Vice President Charles Gates Dawes is located
visitors may explore the history and symbolism of this adjacent to Lake Michigan. This National Historic
unique structure and watch a brief introductory film. Landmark has been faithfully restored to its 1920s
Designated on the National Register of Historic Places. origins and enhanced with exhibits focusing on
Evanston history. Docent led tours of the house take
place a few times daily Thursday through Sunday.
Spring, summer and fall, lively docent-led walking
tours of Evanston neighborhoods, downtown, and
the lakefront are offered. The tours provide fun and
fascinating insights into the history of Evanston,
its architecture, and the cultural landscape.
Chicago Botanic Garden
chicagobotanic.org
1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe • 847.835.5440
Climb a waterfall garden, discover hidden rooms inside
an English Walled Garden, cross bridges spanning
sparkling lakes, a Japanese Garden and discover a
garden with trains chugging across bridges and
trestles. The Chicago Botanic Garden opened more
than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and
it has matured into one of the world’s great living
museums and conservation science centers. There’s
27 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated
on 385 acres on and around nine islands, with six miles
of lake shoreline. The Garden also has a renowned
Bonsai Collection. Enjoy seasonal festivals, tours by
train or on foot, art exhibitions, and lots of ways for
families to learn about the wonders of nature.

Charles Gates Dawes House

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