Explore ancient Egyptian tombs, underwater worlds, Impressionist masterpieces, the depths of space, and beyond. From major exhibits to neighborhood cultural attractions, there’s a whole world to explore at Chicago’s renowned museums, galleries, and historic places.

Chicago museums and culture
Discover new worlds at our must-see museums and historic places.
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Upcoming exhibits and events

Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Capturing the Stars: The Untold History of Women at Yerkes Observatory
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
Sep18

Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Chim: Between Devastation and Resurrection
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Sep14

Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Ruth Duckworth: Life as a Unity
Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago
Sep22

Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Special Exhibition – The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Łódz Ghetto
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Aug30
Must-see museums
