Chicago
Museums – There are museums for art,
for children and for air and space and just about
anything else you may wish to learn more about. All
of the museums in Chicago are excellent. Perfect for
taking a day to immerse oneself in the learning process.
If you have the kids along on the trip be sure to
visit the Chicago Children’s Museum
and let them learn as only kids do with the hands
on exhibits and interactive stations. They’ll
just love it and you’ll be glad you went too.
Then
you will definitely want to make time to visit the
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
and delve into the history of the stars. It is quite
fascinating and well worth the time. When you have
another couple of hours you’ll want to admire
the exquisite pieces and art collection at the Museum
of Contemporary Art. Surely, you’ll want to
make a stop at the Lederman Science Center for the
inquisitive side of you.
You’ll be impressed with all of the Museums
in Chicago have on offer. So take your time
and enjoy all these establishments have to offer including
the gift shops and restaurants for your dining pleasure.
Below are just a few of the many museums Chicago has
to offer.
Chicago Children's Museum
700 East Grand Avenue at Navy Pier
Chicago, IL 60611-3428
312-527-1000
www.chichildrensmuseum.org
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Chicago, IL 60637
773.947.0600 (phone)
www.dusablemuseum.org
The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605-2496
(312) 922-9410
www.fieldmuseum.org
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60605-2403
312-922-STAR
www.adlerplanetarium.org
Lederman Science Center
Fermilab MS 777
Box 500
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 840-8258
www-ed.fnal.gov
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-2660
www.mcachicago.org
