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This is a place that I visited often when I was a child, I always loved when my Mom took me there,...
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This is a place that I visited often when I was a child, I always loved when my Mom took me there, there were always so many interesting things to see and read about.
They have a real submarine that you can step into, also a Coal Mine,Fairy castle, Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause,Animated Industrial Gears,Apollo 8 Command Module,The Chick Hatchery,The Great Train Story,Mercury Space Capsule,Petroleum Planet, and so much more, I encourage anyone to stop by and check it out if you are ever in Chicago, this is a place you would not want to miss seeing.
Check it out, here is the link
http://www.msichicago.org/
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Field Museum
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Museums & Galleries
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago,
Illinois 60605
(312) 922-9410
The Field Museum is more than a storehouse for biological and historical items; it's a place to...
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The Field Museum is more than a storehouse for biological and historical items; it's a place to learn without feeling like you're being instructed. The exhibits are really well put together, from shoes to dinosaurs.
Be sure to see the King Tut exhibit, open through January 2007. Admission extra.
City Pass saves you 50% on regular admission.
A good trip for families, friends and, of course, school groups.
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You can keep your Louvres and just leave me the Art Institute of Chicago, thank you very much. ...
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You can keep your Louvres and just leave me the Art Institute of Chicago, thank you very much. This is a classic museum with one of the finest collections of art the world has ever seen. The fact it is nestled in my home town just adds to my love for this place.
The first thing you will see when you walk to the front entrance of this gorgeous building are the famous lions guarding the entrance. At various times of the year these lions might have hats on their head. Last year they had White Sox hats on their heads. This is as it should be, as far as I am concerned.
Inside you will find an endless supply of gorgeous works of art to look at. Even as a kid I loved this place because I could always find the paintings with the blood in them, which is always entertaining for a young boy.
Of course, you will also need to stop and stare at the gorgeous stained glass windows. You may have seen them during the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" during their visit there. If you have a loved one, sneaking a kiss in front of the stained glass is not a bad idea.
It's a great bit of culture for the city and a great place to visit the next time you are in town.
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My girlfriend and I are avid art-lovers, but it almost feels like there was too much here. We were...
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My girlfriend and I are avid art-lovers, but it almost feels like there was too much here. We were so exhausted by the end of the couple hours we spent here that we passed up other museums. The miniature rooms were amazingly impressive, and there is a whole floor dedicated to art that you can touch(Great for kids). As of June 30, the museum was undergoing a lot of construction it seemed, which could be inconvenient at times as stairways were often closed off. Many famous pieces, both western and eastern were on display, but we were upset to find that many impressionist and post-impressionist works were NOT on display. Many famous(Not all) works of Monet, Cassatt, Van Gogh, and Seraut were all hidden away for the construction making the trip somewhat disappointing, however they still had a lot of other famous works of Degas, Duchamp, Renoir, Manet, Picasso, and others. A lot of art that one certainly should see in their lives, just be aware, it is a BIG place, the second floor WILL wear you out. Also, a lot of large-scale works are extremely breathtaking. Look in the corner rooms of the second floor for these.
Pros: $7 if you're a student, many famous works, more art than I could have asked for
Cons: Construction, many famous works put away because of this
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I like to take visitors to the John Hancock Observatory, in a building that is a Chicago icon and...
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I like to take visitors to the John Hancock Observatory, in a building that is a Chicago icon and an example of progressive structural engineering and design. There are excellent views of the city and Lake Michigan. There is even an “open-air” area where you can stand outside and feel the winds whip through you, though you are fenced in and will not tumble to the ground.
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Adler Planetarium
Category:
Museums & Galleries
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago,
Illinois 60605
When it comes to Chicago museums, the Planetarium is often forgotten or overlooked. However, it's...
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When it comes to Chicago museums, the Planetarium is often forgotten or overlooked. However, it's a great place to spend a day during any season. In the summer, it's also enjoyable to visit the outer grounds, being that it is located on a marvelous part of the lakefront. Inside the exhibits and theatre show will marvel old and young alike. Like most other museums, admission is pricy, but it is definitely worth the visit.
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The MCA has many unique offerings, the current one being Andy Warhol (until June, I think). But a...
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The MCA has many unique offerings, the current one being Andy Warhol (until June, I think). But a few years ago they had an amazing exhibit focused on Mies Van der Rohe. For such a small space, the MCA manages to offer stellar works and extremely cohesive exhibits.
There is also a theater space at the MCA, as well as a farmer's market during the summer months, typically one day during the week.
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I have been to this museum twice and I am planning to go again in a couple of weeks to see an...
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I have been to this museum twice and I am planning to go again in a couple of weeks to see an exhibit called the African Presence in Mexico. There is no charge to enter which is really great! The Staff is friendly and helpful in explaining exhibits. There is a store which offers many items. Go here and learn ablout the spanish culture.
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This little museum is right next to the Lincoln Park Zoo. It is located in the heart of Lincoln...
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This little museum is right next to the Lincoln Park Zoo. It is located in the heart of Lincoln Park, which is a very beautiful area. The museum itself is pretty small, but has a few interesting nature exhibitions that really interest kids. My kids are always fascinated by the butterfly room and the millions of butterflies that swarm around. Its really cool and really sparks the interest of young children. I think this is a good place to stop by at for a couple of hours and then maybe explore the other surrounding places in Lincoln Park as well.
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Even though I'm temporily using a wheelchair I had a wonderful experience. The theatre is...
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Even though I'm temporily using a wheelchair I had a wonderful experience. The theatre is accessible. Clean and crisp environment. Professional.
Pros: Good parking close to the theatre.
Cons: Only a few wheelchairs could be accommodated.
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