THINGS TO DO IN CHICAGO
Don’t Miss These Remarkable Museum Destinations in Chicago
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Chicago is home to some of the world’s most renowned museums, offering everything from fine art and natural history to cutting-edge science and cultural heritage. Whether you're a curious visitor or a lifelong local, these institutions provide endless opportunities to explore, learn, and be inspired. Below is a list of major museum websites to help you plan your next visit and dive deeper into the city’s vibrant museum scene. |
Art & Design:
Art Institute of Chicago
World-class collection of art from ancient to contemporary, including iconic works like American Gothic and A Sunday on La Grande Jatte.
https://www.artic.edu
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Cutting-edge exhibitions of contemporary art, performance, and ideas.
https://mcachicago.org
Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago
Free museum with an eclectic collection of modern, Asian, and European art.
https://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu
Science, Nature & Technology:
Field Museum
Home to Sue the T-Rex and vast collections in anthropology, paleontology, and biology.
https://www.fieldmuseum.org
Adler Planetarium
America’s first planetarium with exhibits on space, astronomy, and exploration.
https://www.adlerplanetarium.org
Shedd Aquarium
A world-class aquarium featuring marine life from around the globe, including beluga whales, sharks, and coral reefs.
https://www.sheddaquarium.org
Museum of Science and Industry
Interactive and immersive exhibits in science, technology, and innovation.
https://www.msichicago.org
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Nature-focused exhibits including a popular butterfly house.
https://www.naturemuseum.org
History & Culture:
Chicago History Museum
Dive into Chicago’s rich history through exhibitions, archives, and storytelling.
https://www.chicagohistory.org
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Celebrating African American history, culture, and achievements.
https://www.dusablemuseum.org
National Museum of Mexican Art
One of the most prominent Latino cultural institutions in the U.S., located in Pilsen.
https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Contemporary art with a focus on Ukrainian and Eastern European artists.
https://uima-chicago.org
Swedish American Museum
Cultural exhibits highlighting Swedish-American contributions and traditions.
https://swedishamericanmuseum.org
National Hellenic Museum
Telling the story of Greek heritage in America and beyond.
https://www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org
Art Institute of Chicago
World-class collection of art from ancient to contemporary, including iconic works like American Gothic and A Sunday on La Grande Jatte.
https://www.artic.edu
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Cutting-edge exhibitions of contemporary art, performance, and ideas.
https://mcachicago.org
Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago
Free museum with an eclectic collection of modern, Asian, and European art.
https://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu
Science, Nature & Technology:
Field Museum
Home to Sue the T-Rex and vast collections in anthropology, paleontology, and biology.
https://www.fieldmuseum.org
Adler Planetarium
America’s first planetarium with exhibits on space, astronomy, and exploration.
https://www.adlerplanetarium.org
Shedd Aquarium
A world-class aquarium featuring marine life from around the globe, including beluga whales, sharks, and coral reefs.
https://www.sheddaquarium.org
Museum of Science and Industry
Interactive and immersive exhibits in science, technology, and innovation.
https://www.msichicago.org
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Nature-focused exhibits including a popular butterfly house.
https://www.naturemuseum.org
History & Culture:
Chicago History Museum
Dive into Chicago’s rich history through exhibitions, archives, and storytelling.
https://www.chicagohistory.org
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Celebrating African American history, culture, and achievements.
https://www.dusablemuseum.org
National Museum of Mexican Art
One of the most prominent Latino cultural institutions in the U.S., located in Pilsen.
https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Contemporary art with a focus on Ukrainian and Eastern European artists.
https://uima-chicago.org
Swedish American Museum
Cultural exhibits highlighting Swedish-American contributions and traditions.
https://swedishamericanmuseum.org
National Hellenic Museum
Telling the story of Greek heritage in America and beyond.
https://www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org
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