Chicago museums and art

Discover new worlds at our must-see museums and historic places.

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The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago

Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors the city’s downtown park, reflecting the city’s…

Festivals & special events, Museums & art

Chicago museums open late for after-hours events

Chicago’s museums are packed with fascinating, immersive exhibits on every topic you can imagine — and the fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun…

Free & cheap, Museums & art

Free museum days in Chicago

Experience Chicago’s award-winning museums, without spending a dime. Check out our ever-growing list of free museum days in 2021, plus some Chicago museums that are…

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Explore natural history at the Field Museum

The Field Museum is a revered Chicago institution and one of the world’s great museums of natural history. Their immersive exhibits explore everything from ancient…

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Visit the Art Institute of Chicago

The renowned Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. The only museum in the world to…

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Chicago Cultural Center

The Chicago Cultural Center is one of the city’s most popular attractions and the cultural heart of the downtown Loop neighborhood. Taking up an entire…

Museums & art, Tours & attractions

Explore Chicago’s Museum Campus South

Seven of Chicago’s must-see museums, all in one breathtaking setting. Chicago’s Museum Campus South is one of the city’s most vibrant cultural areas, home to…

Museums & art, Tours & attractions

Chicago’s top military attractions

Whether you’re visiting over Memorial Day or Veterans Day holiday weekends, or just have an interest in the armed forces, Chicago has a number of…

Free & cheap, Museums & art

7 free things to do at the Chicago Cultural Center

From lunchtime concerts to provocative art shows, the Chicago Cultural Center is a creative epicenter, with free art exhibits, concerts, guided tours, and more. Here are…

Architecture & history, Festivals & special events, Museums & art

5 must-see art and architecture events in Chicago

Chicago has a long legacy of influential art and architecture, from the birth of the skyscraper to Frank Lloyd Wright’s greatest creations and beyond. And…

Museums & art, Tours & attractions

Chicago’s Museum Campus

Chicago’s amazing Museum Campus houses three of the city’s leading institutions all in one place. Spend a day exploring natural history and world cultures at…

Museums & art, Tours & attractions

30 free things to do in Chicago

Want to do Chicago on the cheap? There are tons of free museums, cultural attractions, and things to do all over the city. Get a…

Itineraries, Museums & art

Chicago arts and culture weekend in the Loop

Take the ultimate Chicago culture trip to discover public art by the likes of Picasso and Chagall, art gallery districts exploding with fine art, incredible…

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Public art in the Chicago Loop

Chicago is something of a public art mecca. Picasso, Chagall, Miro, Calder, Dubuffet — legendary artists ornament the Loop, making the city streets an urban…

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10 cultural heritage museums to explore in Chicago

Polish, Mexican, African, Puerto Rican, Asian, Swedish, and Ukrainian cultures, among others, have contributed to Chicago’s vibrant history and unique personality, creating a city that…

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Explore Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium combines the best of early 20th-century aquariums — a diverse, global animal collection surrounded by mouth-dropping architecture, and a commitment to 21st-century advances…

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See cutting-edge exhibits at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art

It may surprise you. Challenge you. Excite you. Inspire you. Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art invites you to discover the great artists of our time,…

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Walk through space and time at Adler Planetarium

Extending out into Lake Michigan from its Museum Campus home, Adler Planetarium is America’s first planetarium and it has become a recognized leader in science…

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Get curious at the Museum of Science and Industry

The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) is home to more than 35,000 awe-inspiring artifacts and hundreds of exhibits. Climb aboard a WWII German U-Boat.…

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Street art and murals in Chicago’s neighborhoods

Chicago is a living canvas — literally. Tens of thousands of square feet of murals make their home on bridges, buildings, train stations, and even…

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Chicago art gallery districts

Chicago is an internationally recognized art and design hub, so it’s little surprise that you’ll find commercial art galleries here in abundance. A number of…

Family, Museums & art

11 Chicago museums for kids

Whether they want to be astronauts, authors, dinosaur hunters, or the next sports great, see kids play, learn, and explore at these 11 kid-sized, family-friendly…