Arts & Culture in Chicago

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Wonder Works Children's Museum

6,400 sq. ft. of play areas & interactive exhibits plus concerts tailored to kids 1 through 6.

First Division Museum at Cantigny

Interactive exhibits & displays presenting the military history of the First Infantry Division.

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Cinergy Cinemas in Wheeling

Pinot's Palette

Attendees paint during evening classes at this art studio chain serving alcohol at most locations.

DuPage Children's Museum

Play & education center for young children, with many fun & experimental activities, plus a cafe.

Color Factory Chicago

Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

Joliet Area Historical Museum

This museum has colorful & interactive exhibits focused on regional history, plus a souvenir shop.

Fine Arts Building

Artists' studios in a historic 1885 building with Art Nouveau-era murals & a vintage elevator.

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Performing arts center with a large theater for a variety of shows, plus classrooms & music studios.

Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

Community theater producing art, comedy & dance performances & also offering classes.

Emagine Batavia

Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.

Classic Cinemas York Theatre

Local movie theater chain showing new releases also features familiar concessions for purchase.

Harold Washington Cultural Center

Sprawling modern performing arts complex dedicated to preserving African-American history & culture.

Museum of Broadcast Communications

Thousands of historic radio & TV programs plus commercials comprise this 4-floor museum.

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Al Larson Cultural Center

Cultural hub offering plays in a cozy theater, local art, youth programs & outdoor summer concerts.

McHenry Outdoor Theater

Venerable drive-in movie theater for current films with a playground, picnic area & concessions.