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In and Around Chicago
Explore and plan visits to museums and other fun places in and around Chicago all year long.
The Adler Planetarium is a museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. Click here to plan your visit.
The Art Institute of Chicago is a museum dedicated to art that spans centuries and the globe. Click here to plan your visit.
The Brookfield Zoo houses around 450 species of animals. Click here to plan your visit.
The Chicago Children’s Museum is dedicated to improving children’s lives by creating a community where play and learning connect. Click here to plan your visit.
The Chicago History Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and US history. Click here to plan your visit.
Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that gives instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theaters, and other fun and local cultural venues. Click here for more information.
The Field Museum is dedicated to natural history. Click here to plan your visit.
The Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium that holds about 32,000 animals. Click here for more information.
The Lincoln Park Zoo is a free admission zoo that provides around 200 unique species of animals. Click here to plan your visit.
THe Museum of Science and Industry provides both history and a focus on the future of science and science education. Click here for more information.