The Ultimate Chicago Museum Guide
The Windy City is home to some of the greatest museums and cultural institutions in the world. Ready to start exploring? Whatever your interest, there’s a place on this list guaranteed to open your mind and engage your senses. EMILY STONE
COURTESY OF THE ADLER PLANETARIUM; COURTEST OF DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
DuSable Museum of African American History
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO The worldrenowned fine arts institution houses a permanent collection of 300,000 works, spanning countless mediums and eras. 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 312-4433600, artic.edu
Adler Planetarium
THE BIG 10 FIELD MUSEUM Housing over 40 million artifacts, the museum explores the past, present and future of our planet. 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 312-922-9410, fieldmuseum.org
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY One of the largest science museums in the world, the Museum of Science and Industry inspires visitors of all ages through hands-on scientific experiences and special exhibits.
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 773-684-1414, msichicago.org SHEDD AQUARIUM Home to 32,000 animals, the John G. Shedd Aquarium is a nonprofit organization committed to the conservation,
protection and welfare of animals. 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 312-939-2438, sheddaquarium.org ADLER PLANETARIUM America’s first planetarium, Adler fosters a better
understanding of our universe through space science and is committed to inspiring future generations of space explorers. 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 312-922-7827, adlerplanetarium.org
DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY Dedicated to the preservation and study of African and African American history, the museum brings stories to life through the collection of art, history and culture. 740 E. 56th Place, Chicago, 773-947-0600, dusablemuseum.org
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