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Swedish American Museum & Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration
Located in the Swedish American Museum, in the Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration kids can climb aboard a 20-foot immigration steamer or tour a...
Events (1) Spooky Seas Family Overnight
Shedd Aquarium, ChicagoFamily Halloween celebration at Shedd Aquarium. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Grab your sleeping bag and spend the night at the aquarium....
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...
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...
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....
Smart Museum of Art
Family guides are available at the front desk and will lead you through the museum's galleries of modern, Asian, and contemporary art. Kids are drawn...
Bronzeville Children's Museum
This museum makes African-American history interesting and accessible. Using a unique guided tour format emphasizing the educational message each exhibit...
Swedish American Museum & Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration
5211 N. Clark St., ChicagoLocated in the Swedish American Museum, in the Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration kids can climb aboard a 20-foot immigration steamer or tour a...
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum celebrates Chicago's river and world-famous movable bridges by shining light on their significance...
