CONTENTS FEATURES RESOURCES THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO KEY A F R B L W j k =ADA Compliant =Family Friendly =Restaurant =On-Site Parking =Live Music =Cover Charge =Minority Owned =Women Owned Chicago Cultural Center Loop 78 E. Washington St. 312-744-3316 chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/chicago_ culturalcenter.html Daily programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing and visual arts are presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. A F Chicago History Museum Lincoln Park 1601 N. Clark St. 312-642-4600 chicagohistory.org Chicago begins here. Ride the first ‘L’ car, discover The White City, and become a Chicago-style hot dog. Kids 12 and under are free. A F R City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower Magnificent Mile 806 N. Michigan Ave. chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/city_gallery_in_ thehistoricwatertower.html Located in one of Chicago’s most popular landmarks, the City Gallery features photographs of Chicago by Chicago photographers. F Clarke House Museum South Loop 1827 S. Indiana Ave. clarkehousemuseum.org Tours of the Clarke House, an 1836 Greek Revival-style home, show middle-class life in Chicago during the city’s formative years before the Civil War. A F Color Factory Loop 233 S. Wacker Dr. 801-231-1112 colorfactory.co One of Time Out’s 22 Best New Experiences in the World, the Color Factory takes guests of all ages on a colorful journey through 15 immersive exhibits. F R The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Hyde Park 740 E. 56th Pl. 773-947-0600 dusablemuseum.org The DuSable shares a unique cultural environment of African American history through thought-provoking exhibits, programs, and celebrations. A F B j Field Museum South Loop 1400 S. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Dr. 312-922-9410 fieldmuseum.org See the world’s wonders at the Field Museum. Explore over 40 million objects including SUE, the largest, most complete T. rex in the world. A F R Glessner House South Loop 1800 S. Prairie Ave. 312-326-1480 glessnerhouse.org Richardson-designed architectural treasure. Guided tours by advance ticket only on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. $20 adult, $17 senior/student. F Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center North Suburbs 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie 847-967-4800 ilholocaustmuseum.org The third-largest Holocaust museum in the world! A F B International Museum of Surgical Science Gold Coast 1524 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-642-6502 imss.org Located in one of the last historic mansions on Lake Shore Drive, with four floors of exhibitions on the art, science, and history of medicine. A F Klairmont Kollections Belmont Cragin 3117 N. Knox Ave. 773-685-1904 klairmontkollections.com Our 100,000-square-foot facility is home to one of the largest collections of automobiles in the Midwest. See 300 classic and antique autos, including one-of-a-kind concept cars, sports cars, and memorabilia. A Mitchell Museum of the American Indian North Suburbs 3001 Central St., Evanston 847-475-1030 mitchellmuseum.org Mitchell Museum focuses exclusively on the art, history, and culture of Native American and First Nation peoples from throughout the U.S. and Canada. j Museum of Contemporary Art Streeterville 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-280-2660 mcachicago.org MCA highlights today’s most innovative and exciting artists. A F B Museum of Illusions Loop 25 E. Washington St. 312-722-6780 moichicago.com Experience the impossible at the Museum of Illusions! Guests will enjoy immersing themselves in over 60 mind-bending, reality-altering exhibits! A Museum of Science and Industry Hyde Park 5700 S. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Dr. 773-684-1414 msichicago.org At the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere explore a WW II German submarine and manipulate a 40-foot tornado, along with other dynamic hands-on activities. A F R B Shedd Aquarium South Loop 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. 312-692-3275 sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/ plan-a-private-event Immerse yourself! The Shedd’s exhibits connect you to 32,000 incredible animals from around the world and close to home. A F R Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago Hyde Park 5550 S. Greenwood Ave. 773-702-0200 smartmuseum.uchicago.edu As the museum of The University of Chicago, the Smart is home to thought-provoking exhibitions and an exquisite collection of art. Always free. A F B Swedish American Museum Andersonville 5211 N. Clark St. 773-728-8111 swedishamericanmuseum.org A nonprofit educational activity center for the celebration and interpretation of Swedish American history and culture. F Wrightwood 659 Lincoln Park 659 W. Wrightwood Ave. 773-437-6601 wrightwood659.org Wrightwood 659 is a stunning exhibition space conceived for the presentation of architecture exhibits and thought-provoking, socially engaged art. ARTS & CULTURE MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS Adler Planetarium South Loop 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-922-7827 adlerplanetarium.org America’s first planetarium features immersive sky shows, engaging exhibitions, exciting events, and special lectures. A F R B American Writers Museum Loop 180 N. Michigan Ave. 312-374-8790 americanwritersmuseum.org This cultural gem features innovative and dynamic state-of-the-art exhibitions. Named Illinois’ Best Attraction by USA Today . A F Art Institute of Chicago Loop 111 S. Michigan Ave. 312-443-3600 artic.edu Visit the only museum in the world to be consistently top-ranked by Tripadvisor. Children under 14 are free! A F Charnley-Persky House Gold Coast 1365 N. Astor St. 312-573-1365 charnleyhouse.org Guided tours of this Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Gold Coast residence are held at noon on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Chicago CityPASS Purchase online or from participating attractions 208-787-4300, 888-330-5008 citypass.com/chicago Save 48% or more on admission to Chicago’s top five attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum, with CityPASS tickets. F THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS Auditorium Theatre Loop 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. 312-341-2300 auditoriumtheatre.org A National Historic Landmark, the Auditorium Theatre presents the best in dance, music, theatre, and cultural entertainment in Chicago’s Loop. A F Blue Man Group Lakeview Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted St. 800-258-3626 blueman.com/chicago Blue Man Group is a combination of art, music, comedy, and technology, known for its iconic characters and creative explorations. F Broadway In Chicago Loop 17 N. State St. 312-977-1701 broadwayinchicago.com Broadway In Chicago brings Broadway’s biggest shows to Chicago’s finest theatres. Call Ticketmaster at 800-775-2000. For group sales, call 312-977-1701. A F L Cabaret ZaZou Loop Cambria Hotel, 14th Floor 312-488-0900 cabaretzazou.com A whirlwind of international cirque, comedy, and music served with a multicourse feast in an antique Belgian Spiegeltent in the Cambria Hotel. A R L 56 choosechicago.com
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