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Serial Killer: The Exhibition
Serial Killer: The Exhibition makes its Chicago debut on September 5, 2026, at Cinespace Film Studios Chicago, bringing the world’s largest private collection of authentic serial killer artifacts to…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Inside/Outside: The Connection Between Parks, Housing, and Vibrant Communities
Green spaces, safe pathways, play areas, and more contribute to the vitality and sustainability of our homes and communities. Join Trust for Public Land and…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Silent Disco: Pop Diva Decades at Museum of Ice Cream
Museum of Ice Cream is closing out its Thursday evening series with Silent Disco: Pop Diva Decades. Guests can grab a pair of wireless headphones…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
“Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire”
The Pulitzer Prizes and American Library Association are bringing Pulitzer on the Road to the Harold Washington Library Center this fall. Opening October 14, the…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence grounded the revolutionary right of a people to overthrow a government in the philosophical premise that “all men are created equal.”…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Mini Zoom Room
A mini version of the beloved Zoom Room exhibit will be set up in the museum’s Great Hall for a limited time. On display and ready…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Emma Stebbins: Carving out History at Driehaus Museum
Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History examines the full scope of Stebbins’s history‑making career as one of the most significant American sculptors of the nineteenth century. From…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Serial Killer: The Exhibition
Serial Killer: The Exhibition makes its Chicago debut on September 5, 2026, at Cinespace Film Studios Chicago, bringing the world’s largest private collection of authentic serial killer artifacts to…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Escape the Museum at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Escape the Museum returns for another thrilling year with a brand new experience. After a sold-out run last year, Griffin MSI is hosting eight nights…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Live Reading: “Cold Was the Ground”
Join us at the American Writers Museum for a special live reading of a new play in production from Painted Pistachio Productions, Cold Was the…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Hermetic: Group Exhibition — Opening Reception
Date & Time Opening reception: Friday, October 16, 2026, 6–10 PM On view: October 16–30, 2026, 12-6 PM Venue & Address Evoke Gallery 3040 N…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
HERITAGE SERIES: Japanese Artistry
HERITAGE SERIES is Park Hyatt Chicago’s signature series celebrating the traditions and craftsmanship behind the world’s most celebrated culinary and beverage cultures. The first chapter,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
“Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire”
The Pulitzer Prizes and American Library Association are bringing Pulitzer on the Road to the Harold Washington Library Center this fall. Opening October 14, the…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence grounded the revolutionary right of a people to overthrow a government in the philosophical premise that “all men are created equal.”…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Mini Zoom Room
A mini version of the beloved Zoom Room exhibit will be set up in the museum’s Great Hall for a limited time. On display and ready…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Emma Stebbins: Carving out History at Driehaus Museum
Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History examines the full scope of Stebbins’s history‑making career as one of the most significant American sculptors of the nineteenth century. From…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Serial Killer: The Exhibition
Serial Killer: The Exhibition makes its Chicago debut on September 5, 2026, at Cinespace Film Studios Chicago, bringing the world’s largest private collection of authentic serial killer artifacts to…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Black Poetry Day Readings & Reflections
In celebration of Black Poetry Day, local Chicago poets from the Guild Literary Complex present readings from their favorite Black poets. Join us for a…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Watson Adventures’ Fright at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults! Explore the creepy side of art at the Art Institute of Chicago. Artists definitely have…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
HERITAGE SERIES: Japanese Artistry
HERITAGE SERIES is Park Hyatt Chicago’s signature series celebrating the traditions and craftsmanship behind the world’s most celebrated culinary and beverage cultures. The first chapter,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
“Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire”
The Pulitzer Prizes and American Library Association are bringing Pulitzer on the Road to the Harold Washington Library Center this fall. Opening October 14, the…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence grounded the revolutionary right of a people to overthrow a government in the philosophical premise that “all men are created equal.”…
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