In the early part of the 20th century, millionaire John G. Shedd wanted to give a tremendous gift to a tremendous city. It took 7 years and $3 million (the equivalent of $35 million today), but in 1930 the Shedd Aquarium opened to the public. Since then, the Shedd Aquarium has added several permanent exhibits to the main aquarium, effectively doubling its size and is now one of the premier aquariums in the country.
For more information, including aquarium hours and admission prices, read my full Shedd Aquarium profile.
