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Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60621 773.684.1414 |
The beloved MSI is one of the most visited sites in Chicago, and for good reason. The sprawling open space has 2,000 exhibits on three floors, with new exhibits exploring different technologies being added constantly. Th... more
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Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 312.280.2660 |
The Museum of Contemporary Art/Denver (MCA) is an innovative forum for the contemporary art that inspires and challenges all audiences and creates understanding and dialog about the art of our time. HOURS VITAL INFO: Bes... more
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Museum of Science & Industry 57th St & Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL |
International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 312.642.6502 |
This unintentionally macabre shrine to medicine is my pick for the weirdest tourist attraction in town. Not for the faint of stomach, it is run by the International College of Surgeons and is housed in a historic 1917 Go... more
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Field Museum of Natural History 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 312.922.9410 |
Is it any wonder that Steven Spielberg thought the Field Museum of Natural History suitable home turf for the intrepid archaeologist and adventurer hero of his Indiana Jones movies? Spread over the museums 9 acres of flo... more
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Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60616 312.922.7827 |
Is Chicago your kind of town? You can see whether it is with the spectacular views offered here of heavenly bodies and the Chicago skyline. VITAL INFO: Best suited for all age groups We are open year-round 1300 South Lak... more
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The Lincoln Museum 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 217.558.8844 |
Another video-intensive exhibit is an interpretation of the 1860 election that was filmed in Tim Russert's Meet the Press studios in Washington, D.C. The exhibit shows various TV monitors as if the visitor is in the stud... more
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Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026 847.832.6600 |
Hands-on learning for children and adults of all ages in history and the natural sciences is what's offered here. VITAL INFO: Best suited for all age groups We are open year-round 165 Green Bay Road Wmette, IL 60091 (847... more
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Midway Village & Museum Center 6799 Guilford Rd, Rockford, IL 61109 815.397.9112 |
Looking for a little history and something to do in Rockford? Midway Village is a fun place to go - I was always fascinated by the history displayed here and thoroughly enjoyed it as a child and an adult. Midway Village ... more
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62707 217.785.7958 |
It is a world class attraction that will take you back in the day. Plann on spending the day as the museum tkes time to take it all in. the themeing puts you in the place and the period throughout Lincoln's...
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