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The Grove
Step into the past at this outdoor history and nature museum. Peek into a tank full of turtles, touch a fossil, learn about pioneer and Native American...
Events (7) Field Museum
Exhibits related to science, environment and culture can be explored. From ancient mummies to endangered plants to a complete T. rex, the museum boasts...
Events (6) Wonder Works
Kids birth to 8 can enjoy art, cultural and early learning programming. With five permanent exhibits, as well as special programming and classes, Wonder...
Events (4) Adler Planetarium
See the stars and planets, and discover the thrills and dangers of being a space explorer at the Adler, America's first planetarium. Sky Shows are...
Events (2) Museum of Science and Industry
See your heart beat 13-feet tall, climb aboard a World War II German submarine, take a tour of your digestive system, plunge into a working coal mine...
Events (2) Midwest Museum of Natural History
The MMNH has a zoology collection from Africa and North America, an urban wildlife observation center, Rotary Nature Theater, and the Discovery Den-a...
Events (2) Discovery Center Museum
Kids can see what it's like to be a farmer, a news anchor or an athlete as they explore more than 250 exhibits at this science-themed museum. The expanded...
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Coupons (1)John G. Shedd Aquarium
Visitors can discover the dolphins and whales in the Oceanarium and get a view from below after watching the aquatic show. In the Polar Play Zone, kids...
Comments (2) Events (1) Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
This is a lovely way to introduce children to nature. The highlight for most children is the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven where butterflies from...
Events (1) Snoozeum
Museum of Science and Industry, ChicagoEnjoy the chance to visit the Museum of Science and Industry after dark. Participate in science activities and make science toys, go on a scavenger...
