Adler Planetarium - Chicago, Il
An interesting thing at the Adler is that the theaters there show the progression of technology in planetariums. Here there are 3 planetariums: The Atwood sphere, the Sky Theater and the StarRider Theater.You can still en... waymarking.com
Museum Of Contemporary Art
Chicago's most provocative museum, one of the largest modern art museums in the United States, exhibits art that's A) thought-provoking and B) created post-1945 (hence the "modern" part). The art umbrella covers p... centerstagechicago.com
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Celebrating more than 150 years of science exploration and education, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is the public face of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, founded in 1857 as Chicago"s first museum dedicated to edu... explorechicago.org
International Museum Of Surgical Science
The historic lakeside mansion that is now the Museum was constructed in 1917, under the careful direction of Eleanor Robinson Countiss to house her family. Her father, an executive of the Diamond Match Company, generously... famplosion.com
The Field Museum
As an educational institution the Field Museum offers multiple opportunities for both informal and more structured public learning. Exhibits remain the primary means of informal education, but throughout its history the Mus... trekaroo.com
Robie House
The Robie house was commissioned by a successful bicycle manufacturer and inventor on a narrow corner lot. The house extends along a single horizonal access with a cantilevered roof which extends a full 20 feet beyond the... waymarking.com
Trailside Museum - Forest Preserve District Of Cook County
Nestled in one of Cook County?s richest savannahs, Trailside Museum boasts its historic presence at the Southwest corner of Thatcher and Chicago Avenues in River Forest. Built in 1874, by Abraham J. Hoffman, it was first ... famplosion.com
Chicago Art Department
Move over School of the Art Institute of Chicago, this offbeat arts school offers progressive and compelling courses in art and technology, design, film and video production, as well as more basic visual arts cour... centerstagechicago.com
The Oriental Institute Museum
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 Institute excavations in permanent galleries dev... museumsusa.org
Shedd Aquarium - Chicago, Il
John G. Shedd, retired president of Marshall Field & Company, donated more than $3 million in the mid-1920s to construct the largest aquarium in the world. On December 19, 1929, less than two months after the stock market... waymarking.com
Chicago Cultural Center
Come for the beauty, stay for the programs. The beautiful, landmark Chicago Cultural Center is one of the city"s ten most popular attractions and is considered one of the most comprehensive arts showcases in the Unite... explorechicago.org
Jane Addams Hull-house Museum
The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum commemorates the work of social welfare pioneer and peace advocate Jane Addams, her settlement house associates, their innovative programs and the neighborhood they served. Housed in ... explorechicago.org
Dusable Museum
Beatrice Smigasiewicz From the Black Panther Party to Sun Ra to Harold Washington, Chicago has played a major role in African-American history. So it's no wonder that the nation's first museum of African-American ... centerstagechicago.com
John Hancock Observatory
Located inside the iconic John Hancock Center, John Hancock Observatory is open every day from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and, at 875 North Michigan Avenue, stands in the heart of the Magnificent Mile next to hundreds of shops, re... famplosion.com
Museum Of Contemporary Photography
The Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) is the only museum in the Midwest with an exclusive commitment to the medium of photography. By presenting projects and exhibitions that embrace a wide range of contempora... explorechicago.org
Hyde Park Art Center
The Hyde Park Art Center (HPAC) has one of the most ambitious missions among Chicago non-profit organizations: to stimulate and sustain the visual arts in Chicago. Making a huge leap forward with its move to sharp... centerstagechicago.com
Ernest Hemingway Foundation
Ernest Hemingway was born in this Queen Anne Victorian House, which has been meticulously restored to its former glory by the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park (EHFOP). Just a short walk from the birthplace, the Ern... famplosion.com
National Hellenic Museum
The National Hellenic Museum is the only major museum in the United States dedicated to telling the story of Greek history, culture and arts from ancient times to today. The Museum connects all generations – pas... explorechicago.org