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The Chicago History Museum expects its popularity to grow with the opening of its costume exhibit

There is nothing like a little glamor to draw a crowd.

In fact, the newly remodeled Chicago History Museum is banking on it.

The Chicago Historical Society reopens Saturday after a 10-month renovation with a new name and, for the first time in a long time, a permanent venue to show off one of the largest costume collections in the nation.

Costume exhibits are popular attractions and almost always spark an increase in attendance, a fact that isn't lost on the museum's president, Gary Johnson.
Read entire article at Chicago Tribune