Profiles Index

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.

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy 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 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 Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world's premier art museums, housing a collection that spans 5,000 years.

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."

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 preeminent source to discover the history of Chicago and its people.

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.

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.