National Museum of the American Sailor

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National Museum of the American Sailor

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North Chicago is a suburb in Chicagoland.

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National Museum of the American Sailor

National Museum of the American Sailor

Located at the Navy's only boot camp, this Museum tells the story of enlisted Sailors.

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)

Jan: 2.3 in rain2.3"Jan: high 33°F, low 20°F33°20°JanFeb: 2.1 in rain2.1"Feb: high 37°F, low 23°F37°23°FebMar: 2.7 in rain2.7"Mar: high 48°F, low 32°F48°32°MarApr: 4.2 in rain4.2"Apr: high 60°F, low 42°F60°42°AprMay: 4.8 in rain4.8"May: high 72°F, low 52°F72°52°MayJun: 4.5 in rain4.5"Jun: high 81°F, low 63°F81°63°JunJul: 4.0 in rain4"Jul: high 85°F, low 68°F85°68°JulAug: 4.1 in rain4.1"Aug: high 83°F, low 67°F83°67°AugSep: 3.3 in rain3.3"Sep: high 76°F, low 59°F76°59°SepOct: 3.9 in rain3.9"Oct: high 64°F, low 47°F64°47°OctNov: 2.7 in rain2.7"Nov: high 50°F, low 35°F50°35°NovDec: 2.3 in rain2.3"Dec: high 38°F, low 25°F38°25°Dec

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  • ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 37 mi away (major hub). Directions
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    National Museum of the American SailorSailors lined up for a Pass in Review ceremony at Naval Station Great Lakes.

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    National Museum of the American Sailor

    See National Museum of the American Sailor (formerly Great Lakes Naval Museum)

    Located at the Navy's only boot camp, this Museum tells the story of enlisted Sailors.

    📍 2531 Sheridan Rd, Great LakesAt Naval Station Great Lakes, Building 42, by Main Gates. No base access/ pass needed🕒 Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, closed Federal holidays💲 Free☎ +1 847-688-3154Checked Nov 2021
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