Museums & art
Walk through space and time at Adler Planetarium
Welcome to the Adler Planetarium, the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Extending out into Lake Michigan from its Museum Campus home, Chicago’s historic planetarium…
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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 downtown Millennium Park and reflects the city’s…
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Admire masterpieces at the Art Institute of Chicago
The renowned Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. Home to an extraordinary collection of art…
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Explore natural history at the Field Museum in Chicago
The Field Museum is one of the world’s great natural history museums. This revered Chicago institution explores everything from ancient cultures to the latest scientific…
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Free museums in Chicago
There are boundless opportunities to learn and explore at free museums in Chicago, from awe-inspiring art galleries to fascinating science exhibits to interactive hands-on experiences.…
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20+ free things to do in Chicago year-round
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…
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Explore Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
At the Shedd Aquarium, the world’s waters come alive. From awe-inspiring sharks and colorful corals at Wild Reef to the tropical wonders at Amazon Rising,…
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Get curious at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Ignite your curiosity at Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Home to more than 35,000 awe-inspiring…
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Free museum days in Chicago
Experience Chicago’s award-winning museums without spending a dime. Check out our ever-growing list of Chicago free museum days in 2025, plus a few museums that…
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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…
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8 intimate Chicago art museums and galleries
For a truly immersive arts experience, head to Chicago’s trove of diminutive museums, exhibiting specialist fine arts, literary and decorative arts collections.
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Unique Chicago museums that locals love
If you’re a lover of all things unique, you’ll want to take a step or two off the beaten path to discover Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods,…
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