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Chicago - Museums

Things to Do: Museums

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 494 attractions in Chicago

Attraction type: Art museum; Other; Educational site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 494 attractions in Chicago

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies reopens in November 2007 in a new, environmentally sustainable facility that offers spectacular skyline, park, and lake views. Highlights include a display of over 1,000 objects from Spertus Museum's collection, changing special exhibitions, an interactive Children's Center, a Wolfgang Puck kosher café and a gift and bookshop. A diverse schedule of public programming includes lectures, performance, and film. Research facilities are available at the Asher Library and Chicago Jewish Archives.

Attraction type: Specialty museum; Other; Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 494 attractions in Chicago

The "Dinosaur Expedition," where kids dig for bones and conduct archaeological research is just one of the many hands-on exhibits at the Chicago Children's Museum.

Attraction type: Children's museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 494 attractions in Chicago

Art and history museum located on the campus of the University of Chicago.

Attraction type: Art museum; History museum; Museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 494 attractions in Chicago

This center houses three attractions in one - a visitors' center, the Museum of Broadcast Communications and a performance venue.

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center; Theater; Art gallery; Architectural building; Other; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 494 attractions in Chicago

A nature museum that combines learning with high-quality interactive displays and activities.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 494 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 494 attractions in Chicago

Houses exhibits relating to John Lennon, the Civil Rights Movement and more.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #41 of 494 attractions in Chicago

The museum contains three-dimensional laser photographs

Attraction type: Specialty museum; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #43 of 494 attractions in Chicago

One of America's premier natural history museums, the Field's "Live over Time" exhibit now houses "Sue," the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered.

Attraction type: Natural history museum; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #47 of 494 attractions in Chicago

Lake Michigan is home to this 148-foot-long, schooner. The ship is docked at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.

Attraction type: Maritime museum; Ship
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #60 of 494 attractions in Chicago

A museum dedicated to African-American history, art and culture.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #61 of 494 attractions in Chicago

This museum brings the Second City's long and colorful history to life, with exhibits on everything from the Great Fire of 1871 to the city's rich background in sports.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #67 of 494 attractions in Chicago

The Swedish American Museum Association (SAMAC) is committed to being a unifying force in the promotion of Swedish-American heritage and ethnic pride. SAMAC's primary purpose is to develop and maintain a permanent museum center that houses, collects, preserves and interprets its Swedish American collection and culture via exhibits and programs. The Museum Center provides for cultural and educational activities for its publics, including Scandinavian organizations and businesses, museum members, the Andersonville community and individuals young and old.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #78 of 494 attractions in Chicago

The museum houses more than 700 works of art by Vietnam veterans from the U.S., Australia, Cambodia and Thailand, as well as North and South Vietnam.

Attraction type: Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #79 of 494 attractions in Chicago

The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry is the best place to visit while you are in Chicago. They have many exhibits and lots of things for kids to do. If you are going to visit the Chicago Museum...

Attraction type: Science museum; Ship
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #82 of 494 attractions in Chicago

Mexican museum located in the Pilsen neighborhood.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #95 of 494 attractions in Chicago

A collection of artifacts and archives relating to 1,000 years of Ukrainian culture.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #96 of 494 attractions in Chicago

This museum explores the many roles photography plays in society.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #99 of 494 attractions in Chicago

This museum, established by the founders of Esquire magazine, has a modest collection of art from antiquity to the present day.

Attraction type: Art museum
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