Chicago Museums
Chicago museums are top rate, and there is a wide variety. The Windy City is home to numerous art, history, science, industry, cultural, and children's museums.
Go Chicago Card - Save Money and Skip Long Lines
The Go Chicago Card is a great way to save some money if you plan on doing a whirlwind tour of Chicago attractions. At most of them, the Card also allows you to skip long lines.
The Go Chicago Card is a great way to save some money if you plan on doing a whirlwind tour of Chicago attractions. At most of them, the Card also allows you to skip long lines.
Adler Planetarium and Astrology Museum
The Adler Planetarium is part of the lake front's "Museum Campus", and is well known for its world class sky theater and collection of astronomy artifacts.
The Adler Planetarium is part of the lake front's "Museum Campus", and is well known for its world class sky theater and collection of astronomy artifacts.
The Art Institute of Chicago
One of the world's premier art museums, the Art Institute of Chicago has a collection that spans 5,000 years of artistic expression.
One of the world's premier art museums, the Art Institute of Chicago has a collection that spans 5,000 years of artistic expression.
Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier
The Chicago Children's Museum, located on Navy Pier, offers tons of hands on learning exhibits for kids, but adults might find it a bit dull.
The Chicago Children's Museum, located on Navy Pier, offers tons of hands on learning exhibits for kids, but adults might find it a bit dull.
Chicago History Museum (formerly the Chicago Historical Society)
Established in 1856 as the Chicago Historical Society, the Chicago History Museum moved into its current building in 1932, underwent a major renovation in 2006, and is the eminent source to discover the history of Chicago and its people.
Established in 1856 as the Chicago Historical Society, the Chicago History Museum moved into its current building in 1932, underwent a major renovation in 2006, and is the eminent source to discover the history of Chicago and its people.
Chicago's Museum Campus
Chicago's Museum Campus is the official name for an area of land along south Lake Shore Drive that is home to the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Soldier Field
Chicago's Museum Campus is the official name for an area of land along south Lake Shore Drive that is home to the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Soldier Field
The Field Museum of Natural History
The Field Museum is filled with fascinating exhibits including "Sue", the world's largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex.
The Field Museum is filled with fascinating exhibits including "Sue", the world's largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex.
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
The Intuit, just west of Chicago's downtown, is a different kind of art museum featuring intuitive and outsider art, which they define as the "work of artists who demonstrate little influence from the mainstream art world and who seem instead motivated by their unique personal visions."
The Intuit, just west of Chicago's downtown, is a different kind of art museum featuring intuitive and outsider art, which they define as the "work of artists who demonstrate little influence from the mainstream art world and who seem instead motivated by their unique personal visions."
Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art is Chicago's home for, what else, contemporary art, featuring exhibits from well-known artists.
The Museum of Contemporary Art is Chicago's home for, what else, contemporary art, featuring exhibits from well-known artists.
Museum of Science and Industry Chicago
Opened in 1933, the Museum of Science and Industry -- touted as the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere -- is not only an excellent educational experience, but a lot of fun for both kids and adults.
Opened in 1933, the Museum of Science and Industry -- touted as the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere -- is not only an excellent educational experience, but a lot of fun for both kids and adults.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum opened in 1999 with a clear mission – to educate the public, especially urban dwellers, on the importance of maintaining the quality of nature that surrounds us steps to take that can help the environment.
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum opened in 1999 with a clear mission – to educate the public, especially urban dwellers, on the importance of maintaining the quality of nature that surrounds us steps to take that can help the environment.