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    Adler Planetarium

    1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL     (312) 922-7827

    5 out of 5 based on 277 ratings

    Be transported to the outer reaches of the Universe on a visit to Chicago's Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, the first planetarium in the United States. Since 1930 the country'... tourcorp.com

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    Museum Of Contemporary Art

    220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL     (312) 397-4010

    5 out of 5 based on 235 ratings

    One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 19... explorechicago.org

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    Field Museum Of Natural History

    1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL     (312) 922-9410

    5 out of 5 based on 840 ratings

    In one museum with millions of adventures, embark on a journey the whole family will enjoy. Come face to face with Sue, the world-famous T. Rex, and learn about the Age of the D... explorechicago.org

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    Chicago Cultural Center

    78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL     (312) 744-6630

    4 out of 5 based on 26 ratings

    Exhibitions mounted under the direction of Department of Cultural Affairs curators have established the Chicago Cultural Center as an outstanding visual arts venue. Exhibitions pres... famplosion.com

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    Art Institute Of Chicago

    111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL     (312) 443-3600

    5 out of 5 based on 96 ratings

    Chicago may be the Second City, but there is nothing second rate about this art collection. Feast your eyes upon masterworks by Hopper, Monet, and Rembrandt, as well as an ex... smartdestinations.com

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    Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

    2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL     (773) 549-0606

    5 out of 5 based on 121 ratings

    Just a half-block or so from the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Notabaert Nature Center offers hands-on experience for budding naturalists and their parents. Kids can get up close and personal with ... go.com

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    Balzekas Museum Of Lithuanian Culture

    6500 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL     (773) 582-6500

    3 out of 5 based on 14 ratings

    The life-long dream of Stanley Balzekas, Jr., to preserve for posterity the wealth of material pertaining to Lithuania's history and culture was realized when he opened the Balzekas... famplosion.com

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    Chicago Children's Museum

    700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL     (312) 527-1000

    5 out of 5 based on 63 ratings

    Chicago Children"s Museum is the place where play and learning connect! Located on historic Navy Pier, the museum"s three floors of interactive exhibits and daily programs make ... explorechicago.org

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    Jane Addams Hull-house Museum

    800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL     (312) 413-5353

    4 out of 5 based on 19 ratings

    Born in Cedarville, Illinois, on September 6, 1860, and graduated from Rockford Female Seminary in 1881, Jane Addams founded, with Ellen Gates Starr, the world famous social settlem... famplosion.com

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    Swedish American Museum

    5211 N Clark St, Chicago, IL     (773) 728-8111

    3 out of 5 based on 24 ratings

    The Swedish American Museum preserves and presents Swedish American heritage in the United States for the education and enjoyment of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Each year m... explorechicago.org

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    International Museum Of Surgical Science

    1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL     (312) 642-6502

    4 out of 5 based on 50 ratings

    As I have lived in Chicago several years now and my folks have come to visit enough, we have been to all the major attractions, so now we seek out lesser-known places to explore. Wh... citysearch.com

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    City Gallery In The Historic Water Tower

    806 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL     (312) 742-0808

    0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings

    The Water Tower and Pumping Station were the only public buildings left standing after Miss O"Leary"s cow allegedly knocked over a lantern and ignited the greatest fire in Chica... explorechicago.org

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    Ernest Hemingway Foundation

    200 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL     (708) 848-2222

    3 out of 5 based on 6 ratings

    Just a short walk from the birthplace, the Ernest Hemingway Museum is host to permanent and temporary exhibits that explore the author's life. Kiosks fashioned from historic doors h... museumland.net

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    Children's Museum

    5100 Museum Dr, Oak Lawn, IL     (708) 423-6709

    5 out of 5 based on 5 ratings

    The Children?s Museum in Oak Lawn?s mission is to empower and engage children, and those who love and care for them, in the joy of learning. As they EXPLORE their world with changin... famplosion.com

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    Oriental Institute Museum

    1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL     (773) 702-9514

    4 out of 5 based on 23 ratings

    The Oriental Institute Museum is a world-renowned showcase for the history, art, and archaeology of the ancient Near East. The museum displays objects recovered by Oriental Institut... famplosion.com

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    Dusable Museum Of African American History

    740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL     (773) 947-0600

    4 out of 5 based on 19 ratings

    The DuSable Museum of African-American History is the oldest museum of its type in the country and is the only major independent institution in Chicago established to preserve and i... museumland.net

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    Museum Of Science And Industry

    5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL     (773) 684-1414
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    5 out of 5 based on 672 ratings

    The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is a most interesting museum with science and technology related exhibitions. The most impresive ones are the submarine, the Imax theatr... showcaves.com

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    360see

    1924 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL     (773) 698-6340

    0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings

    360SEE exhibits fine art, furniture and design objects that were created through environmentally sustainable practices. centerstagechicago.com