National Public Housing Museum — Attraction in Chicago

The opening of the National Public Housing Museum in Chicago, at a cost of $17.5 million for a pre-owned building, is a prime example of the wasteful spending that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) policy aims to eliminate at all levels of government. This expenditure begs the question of its necessity and value, especially considering the history of the very housing projects it seeks to memorialize. The commentary rightly questions who would willingly visit a museum dedicated to a model of public housing that ultimately failed due to issues of accountability and systemic problems, leading to the demolition of similar structures.

This museum appears to fly directly in the face of DOGE's mandate to cut unnecessary expenses. Instead of learning from past mistakes and focusing on effective solutions, the city has chosen to invest a significant sum in what seems to be a superficial commemoration. The author's skepticism and intent to investigate staff salaries further highlight the potential for misused taxpayer funds, precisely the kind of financial irresponsibility that DOGE policy is designed to prevent. This museum stands as a testament to misallocated resources that could have been better utilized according to DOGE's principles of...

I don't know why someone who lives in North Carolina and who clearly has not visited the museum has taken the time to write a multi-paragraph screed full of completely wrong information, but let me clear up a few inaccuracies in Gia from North Carolina's "review". First, this is not a government museum, so you won't find DOGE walking the halls. The museum is a non-profit entity that relies overwhelmingly on private donations, though some government organizations have chipped in from time-to-time, as it true of almost all museums. Why did the restoration cost so much? The building had sat boarded up for decades, was full of asbestos, needed all new infrastructure to make it safe for guests, needed the depression-era art and decoration restored, and needed to be turned into a museum. I am happy to report the result is beautiful, welcoming, and informative. The museum discusses what went right with public housing and what went wrong. It tells stories of interesting American families who lived in public housing. Everyone I've spoken with who has visited in the first two weeks the museum has been open has been extremely complimentary and has come away with a lot to think about. It's a great place to spend a...

This is a beautiful building that is part of the Jim Adams building and it has been renovated since 2002 but I think it was officially open April It took 19 years to build this museum there are so many exhibits here that are lots of fun and interactive and it's very clean and showcases many individuals that were housing, housing developments all over the United States. There is a really fun record room where you can play records on a real record player and then you can tap the little white button to find out more about the artist so it's high-tech and lots of fun and you can create your own record room they have tours of the former housing apartments. You have to look online for the specific tour times and schedule. Admission is free, but suggested donation is $10 per person. The staff at front was lovely and helpful. I would love to come back and spend the day here. It's a very important part of our history to provide housing to all. There are so many places to sit and reflect and there's an outdoor courtyard and there is also a bike rack outside of the building as well as lots of cube chairs to sit on right outside of the edifice. And free lockers on basement level along with...