- Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
Interprets the exploration of the Universe for the broadest possible audience and hosts one of the finest collections of early astronomical instruments in the world.
www.adlerplanetarium.org
- ArchiTech Gallery of Architectural Art
Contains archived images, text, resources, and information about architects, architectural art, drawings, historic blueprints, engravings, and more.
www.architechgallery.com
- Art Institute of Chicago@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Art/Art_Institute_of_Chicago
- Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Housed in the 1894 Old Central Fire Station in Aurora, Illinois. Educational museum dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the firefighting history of the surrounding area.
www.auroraregionalfiremuseum.org
- Bronzeville Children's Museum
Nonprofit museum with changing exhibits designed to educate and expose children to the contributions and culture of African-Americans, as well as the people of Africa and its Diaspora.
www.bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com
- Brookfield Zoo
Official site for the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, IL. Features facts and information.
www.brookfieldzoo.org
- Cedarhurst
Contains the Mitchell Museum, Cedarhurst Sculpture Park, and holds various events.
www.cedarhurst.org
- Cernan Earth and Space Center
Features public and group planetarium shows and a space hall with exhibits on space exploration and astronomy.
www.triton.edu/cernan
- Chicago Academy of Sciences - Nature Museum
A fun place where children, families, school groups, and adults can explore nature and science.
www.chias.org
- Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
Featuring Landmark Chicago, a permanent exhibition celebrating Chicago's position as the world capital of historical and contemporary landmarks of modern architecture.
www.chi-athenaeum.org
- Chicago Botanic Garden
385-acre public garden owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and managed by the Chicago Horticultural Society.
www.chicago-botanic.org
- Chicago Center for Book and Paper Arts
Devoted to the arts and crafts related to handmade paper and books. Offers credit and community classes in papermaking, printing, paper sculpture, bookbinding, and more.
www.colum.edu/centers/bpa
- Chicago Children's Museum
www.chichildrensmuseum.org
- Chicago Cultural Center@
Explore Chicago Cultural Center, the official reception venue of visiting royalty and dignitaries in Chicago. Sites offer history of the center, details of performing arts and visual arts exhibitions, festivals hosted, and the archives of historic television and radio programs.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Art/Chicago_Cultural_Center
- Chicago Historical Society
Features information on Chicago and early Illinois history displayed in many exhibits and available to researchers.
www.chicagohs.org
- Contemporary Art Workshop
Artist-run alternative space with a focus on contemporary emerging artists.
www.contemporaryartworkshop.org
- Dickson Mounds Museum
On-site archaeological museum that features ongoing excavations, exhibits, and interpretive programs.
www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/dickson
- DuPage Children's Museum
Contains information about the museum and its programs, and features Aunty Math.
www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org
- Elmhurst Art Museum
www.elmhurstartmuseum.org
- ETA Creative Arts Foundation
Chicago-based African American performing and visual arts institution for adults and children. Also offers events, day camps, and professional classes.
www.etacreativearts.org
- Fassbender Gallery Chicago
Contemporary American and European artists with a focus on recent innovations in minimalism, painting, sculpture, and installation art.
www.fassbendergallery.com
- Field Museum of Natural History@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Environment_and_Nature/Natural_History_Museums
- Fox River Trolley Museum
Operates a variety of antique trolleys over trackage that once connected Carpentersville, Elgin, Aurora, and Yorksville.
www.foxtrolley.org
- Guide to Chicago's Murals, A
Index of selected images of Chicago's WPA murals. Excerpted from the book by Mary Lackritz Gray.
www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/305996.html
- Guide to Museums in Chicago
www.chicagonews.com/museums.htm
- Habatat Galleries
Featuring works in the contemporary glass movement.
www.habatatchicago.com
- Hancock Observatory, The
See the city like you never have before. Oh, and check out stars and planets too.
www.hancock-observatory.com
- Henson Robinson Zoo
www.hensonrobinsonzoo.org
- Hyde Park Art Center
Local arts forum and community resource dedicated to stimulating and sustaining visual arts.
www.hydeparkart.org
- I Due Art 4 You Museum
Dadaist and Surrealist institution.
www.idueart4youmuseum.com
- Illinois Art Gallery
Features art by past and contemporary Illinois artists and artisans.
www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/chicago
- Illinois Railway Museum
Museum in motion. Find information about tourist train operations as well as museum hours.
www.irm.org
- Illinois State Museum@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Illinois_Department_of_Natural_Resources/Illinois_State_Museum
- Illinois State Museum at Springfield
Features natural history and art exhibits.
www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/main/index.html
- International Museum of Surgical Science
Portrays many of the personalities, failures and breakthroughs that have shaped modern surgery. Allows you to step back in time to the 1800s to become either a survivor or a fatality as a result of early American medical care.
www.imss.org
- Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Nonprofit organization aims to create public awareness and appreciation of intuitive and outsider art. Contains current exhibitions, events and programs, and membership details.
outsider.art.org
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
All purpose aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, that's fun for kids and adults alike. Get tickets and directions, find information about special exhibits and show times, and learn about the animals at Shedd Aquarium.
www.sheddaquarium.org
- Kohl Children's Museum
www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org
- Leather Archives & Museum
Dedicated to preserving a record of the leather/BDSM/fetish community and its lifestyles, achievements, and history.
www.leatherarchives.org
- Lincoln Park Zoo
Zoo established in 1868 leading in wildlife conservation, community education, and recreation.
www.lpzoo.com
- Lockport Gallery
Exhibitions by past and contemporary Illinois artists and artisans, educational and interpretive activities, tours, publications and research opportunities.
www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/lockport
- Lydon Fine Art
Contemporary art gallery with a focus on abstract, landscape, and still life.
www.lydonfineart.com
- Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
Offering visual and performing arts, as well as educational and youth initiatives.
www.mfacmchicago.org
- Morton Arboretum@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Community/Environment_and_Nature
- Museum of Contemporary Art
Explore the museum's permanent collection, current exhibitions and other facilities.
www.mcachicago.org
- Museum of Contemporary Photography, The
Chicago arts institution hosting lectures, panel discussions, and gallery tours by request.
www.mocp.org
- Museum of Science and Industry@
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- Naper Settlement
19th century museum village.
www.napersettlement.org
- National Vietnam Veteran Art Museum
Dedicated to collecting, cataloging, preserving, and displaying works of art created by Americans who served in the armed forces of the Vietnam War.
www.nvvam.org
- Peace Museum, The
Presents exhibits designed motivate individuals to achieve creative solutions to the problem of violence.
www.peacemuseum.org
- Polish Museum of America
Exhibits the art, history, and culture of Poland and the Polish-American Community.
pma.prcua.org
- Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum
Museum dedicated to the popular rag dolls. Includes the history, a gift shop, and more.
www.raggedyann-museum.org
- SciTech
Hands-on science and technology center. Educational programs and science resources.
scitech.mus.il.us
- suitable
Not for profit gallery. Provides display space for local artists.
www.suitable.org
- Super Museum
Features the largest collection of Superman memorabilia and Superman-related items anywhere.
www.supermuseum.com
- Terra Museum of American Art
Specializes in American Impressionist art. Also features traveling exhibits, lectures, workshops, and gallery tours.
www.terramuseum.org
- Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Nonprofit arts organization.
www.uima-art.org
- Uptown Multi-Cultural Art Center
Home to Art-Act, a nonprofit organization touring local libraries with T-shirt exhibits that focus on cultural diversity.
www.art-teez.org
- Viet Nam War Museum
To honor all who served, veterans, their families, and others in any capacity through exhibits, original writings, historical documents and pictures.
members.aol.com/mraffin/vnmuseum.htm
- Volo Classic Car Museum
Collector car showcase and marketplace offering some 200 of the finest vintage vehicles.
www.volocars.com
- WomanMade Gallery
A nonprofit organization supporting women in the arts by providing opportunities and advocacy through thematic exhibitions and workshops.
www.womanmade.org
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