Chicago’s Top Museums
Chicago is a culturally-vibrant city with the world’s most engaging museums and attractions. From Chicago’s famous Museum Campus to the extraordinary Art Institute, Chicago is a colorful journey through art, history, science, industry and the universe.Enjoy free days at Chicago’s Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry, the Art Institute ofChicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Chicago Children’s Museum, The Peace Museum and the Smith Museum of Stained Glass at Navy Pier.
Field Museum of Natural History. Chicago’s Field Museum displays over 20 million biological and anthropological specimens and collections of natural history through innovative exhibits and educational programs. Discover Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found. Get a bug's-eye view in Underground Adventure, descend into an Egyptian tomb, watch a glowing lava flow, be dazzled by sparkling gems, come nose-to-nose with the man-eating lions of Tsavo, and learn about the world’s environments. Visit www.fieldmuseum.org.
Art Institute of Chicago. One of the world's greatest art museums and schools, the Art Institute of Chicago features 300,000 works of art, including 30 by Claude Monet, and 10 departments. The Museum collections, dating from 3,000 B.C. through the present, include world-famous French Impressionist paintings and drawings; fine and decorative arts from America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America; collections of 20th-century art; Old Master drawings; Chinese jades; photography, textiles, and architectural drawings; and medieval armor that present art of the world's diverse cultures. Visit www.artic.edu/aic. [Top]
Art Institute of Chicago. One of the world's greatest art museums and schools, the Art Institute of Chicago features 300,000 works of art, including 30 by Claude Monet, and 10 departments. The Museum collections, dating from 3,000 B.C. through the present, include world-famous French Impressionist paintings and drawings; fine and decorative arts from America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America; collections of 20th-century art; Old Master drawings; Chinese jades; photography, textiles, and architectural drawings; and medieval armor that present art of the world's diverse cultures. Visit www.artic.edu/aic. [Top]
Chicago Museum Tour Packages. Discover the art of hospitality at The Whitehall Hotel! Enjoy luxury boutique accommodations, world-class service and unparalleled amenities at The Whitehall Hotel, just a few miles from the Field Museum and Art Institute of Chicago. This historic European-style lodging offers a unique cultural experience with the Field Museum of Natural History Package and the Art Institute of Chicago Package.
Museum of Science and Industry. The Museum of Science and Industry, the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, features 14 acres of hands-on fun and learning. The museum's current exhibit. CSI: The Experience, allows you to play the role of crime scene investigator. Play through the history, culture and future of video games at Game On. Join a full descent of the world's most dangerous river as you experience the Omnimax Film Mystery of the Nile. Located minutes from downtown Chicago, the Museum is open Mon.-Sat. 9:30am - 4pm.; Sun. 11-4. Visit http://www.msichicago.org. [Top]
Museum of Science and Industry. The Museum of Science and Industry, the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, features 14 acres of hands-on fun and learning. The museum's current exhibit. CSI: The Experience, allows you to play the role of crime scene investigator. Play through the history, culture and future of video games at Game On. Join a full descent of the world's most dangerous river as you experience the Omnimax Film Mystery of the Nile. Located minutes from downtown Chicago, the Museum is open Mon.-Sat. 9:30am - 4pm.; Sun. 11-4. Visit http://www.msichicago.org. [Top]
Chicago Children's Museum. The anchor of Navy Pier, the Children's Museum features engaging, interactive exhibits, activities and events that make every visit unforgettable for kids. Dig deep in the Dinosaur Expedition, get wet at WaterWays, or climb to the crow's nest on the Kovler Family Climbing Schooner. Little tots have fun in the Playmaze and Treehouse Trails. Hourly art workshops happen in the Kraft Artabounds Studio. Members and children under 1 are free. Permanent Exhibits: Artabounds Gallery, BIG Backyard & Play it Safe. Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10am - 5pm. Thursdays are Free Family Night from 5pm - 8pm. Visit www.chichildrensmuseum.org.Museum of Contemporary Art. Steps from Michigan Ave. and the historic Water Tower, the MCA highlights today's innovative and exciting artists. Take a free, guided tour, stroll through the grand, barrel-vaulted galleries overlooking Lake Michigan, enjoy lunch at the museum's Wolfgang Puck café and shop in the fun-filled MCA Store. Catch Escultura Social: A New Generation of Art from Mexico City through September 2 and many other exhibits. Visit http://www.mcachicago.org. [Top]
Shedd Aquarium. Experience the world's largest indoor aquarium featuring more than 19,000 aquatic animals from around the world. Exciting exhibits include: Wild Reef, Caribbean Dive, Marine Mammal Presentations, Habitat Chats & Animal Encounters, and Sea Star Quest. See all that Shedd has to offer with the All Access Pass, which includes the original aquarium building, Wild Reef, Amazon Rising and the Oceanarium. Open: 9am - 5pm weekdays, 9am - 6pm weekends. Call (312) 939-2438 or visit www.sheddaquarium.org.
Adler Planetarium. The first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum exhibits artifacts from the history of astronomy. The Adler fuels your imagination with state-of-the-art computer technology in the world's first StarRider Theater, while showcasing a renowned collection of historical astronomy artifacts. The first Friday of every month is Far Out Friday, 9am -10pm.Visit www.adlerplanetarium.org. [Top]
Adler Planetarium. The first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum exhibits artifacts from the history of astronomy. The Adler fuels your imagination with state-of-the-art computer technology in the world's first StarRider Theater, while showcasing a renowned collection of historical astronomy artifacts. The first Friday of every month is Far Out Friday, 9am -10pm.Visit www.adlerplanetarium.org. [Top]
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