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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) Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Rocks are hot here, from meteorites to gemstones. See the New Rock & Mineral Experience and more than 200 exhibits featuring jade and the Castle...
Events (2) Chicago Children's Museum
This Navy Pier museum is three stories high and filled with engaging, educational exhibits including a dinosaur dig and a water play area (bring a...
Events (13) Cantigny Park
Visit the First Division military museum, which takes visitors on an interactive tours of the nation's wars. Life-size soldiers demonstrate what life...
Events (11) Buckley Homestead
3606 Belshaw Road, Lowell, Ind.Living history museum on a 19th-century farm homestead. Features several historical buildings including a 1900s one-room schoolhouse and an 1850s pioneer...
Events (1) Garfield Farm Museum
This museum offers a variety of educational, family, and entertainment events focusing on 1840s farm and inn history.
Events (1) Art Institute of Chicago
A great place for families to begin their visit is the Ryan Education Center on the first floor of the Modern Wing. Admission to this part of...
Events (1) National Museum of Mexican Art
This Pilsen museum is a natural for families. Ongoing exhibits present 3,000 years of Mexican history through ancient, colonial and contemporary art....
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