The 10 Best Museums in Chicago, IL

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We did the Must See Chicago tour which was brilliant. Or guide Mike was really knowledgeable, friendly and it was clear that he really had a keen interest in the architectural aspects of Chicago that he was talking about. It was interesting learning about the refurbishment of Quincy station which I don’t think…

Danny F.

Chicago Architecture Foundation

Hidden gem adjacent/connected to the Michigan Ave. bridge (southeast corner). For $ 5 (it’s an NPO so you can always donate more should you feel inclined) you get a 5-story tour of how the bridge (s) on the river operate. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Chicago, there is absolutely nothing cheaper…

Bill F.

McCormick Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum

Rather than writing a dissertation delving into some of the nuances of the 260,000 works of art here, and the post-modern geopolitical implications associated with it, I’m reminded that I prefer to take in art without someone yacking in my ear with their superior «correct» interpretation.So, I will use the 4…

Brandon C.

Art Institute of Chicago

I’ll be honest… I’ve avoided taking my son here… it’s Navy Pier, it’s full of pushy tourists and the parking is expensive. We’ve been spoiled by the Dupage Children’s Museum and Kohl’s. And we recently visited the Indianapolis Children’s Museum – basically the T Rex of children’s museums. What could CCM offer…

Aimee M.

Chicago Children’s Museum

If you’re wondering, the Field Museum is a museum of natural history and is home to some pretty impressive taxidermies. I came here because of all the advertisements for the Chinese Terra Cotta Soldiers. I was psyched since I had been wanting to see them since I was young kid. Never made it to China but this…

Eric C.

The Field Museum

It was hard to find parking because they do not offer a lot to park. This museum covered the history of the great fire of Chicago, the Haymarket riots, and the birthplace or many major retail stores. It was a nice walk through Chicago.

Tina S.

Chicago History Museum

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136 places in Chicago, ordered by rating:

Museum Campus

4.8

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-409-9696
Address:	Chicago, IL 60605

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Art Institute of Chicago

4.8

45 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-443-3600
Address:	111 S Michigan Ave

Museums / Art Schools / Landmarks & Historical Buildings

National Museum of Mexican Art

4.8

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-738-1503
Address:	1852 W 19th St

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Museum of Science and Industry

4.4

47 reviews

Telephone:	+1 773-684-1414
Address:	5700 S Lake Shore Dr

Cinema / Museums

Chicago Architecture Foundation

4.7

27 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-922-3432
Address:	224 S Michigan Ave

Museums / Tours / Gift Shops

Intuit: The Center For Intuitive & Outsider Art

4.8

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-243-9088
Address:	756 N Milwaukee Ave

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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

4.6

24 reviews

Telephone:	+1 773-755-5100
Address:	2430 N Cannon Dr

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Smith Museum of Stained Glass

4.5

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-595-7437
Address:	600 E Grand Ave

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The Field Museum

4.2

46 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-922-9410
Address:	1400 S Lake Shore Dr

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Chicago History Museum

3.9

30 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-642-4600
Address:	1601 N Clark St

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Blue Island

Oak Lawn

Dolton

The 10 Best Museums

Chicago, IL, United States

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