Museums in Chicago

Field Museum

State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Stony Island Arts Bank

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

Mansion where Jane Addams began the settlement-house movement & now a museum with exhibits & tours.

Polish Museum of America

The largest US museum devoted to an ethnic group, with Polish art, historic materials & library.

McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum

Exhibits on the city's river & movable bridges & their significance to the city.

Museum of Broadcast Communications

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

Museum of Illusions Chicago

Immersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.

The Museum Campus

57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.

Chicago Children's Museum

Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of interactive exhibits, including many for young kids.

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Museum housing exhibits & artifacts that highlight African-American history, culture & art.

The Art Institute of Chicago

Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

Art Institute of Chicago Columbus Drive Entrance

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

Downtown museum showcasing post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, videos & performances.

Smart Museum of Art

Museum specializing in Asian, European, Contemporary & Modern Art, with over 12,000 objects.

Color Factory Chicago

Chicago History Museum

Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & culture.

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.

National Museum of Mexican Art

Some 18,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more are housed at this art museum.