National Veterans Art Museum, Chicago
A collection of over 500 evocative pieces of art, created by artists who served in Vietnam.
A collection of over 500 evocative pieces of art, created by artists who served in Vietnam. Recently, the museum has also begun to hold exhibitions on the Iraq war.
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About National Veterans Art Museum
4041 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
+1 312-326-0270
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