Best places: Art museums in Chicago

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The Art Institute of Chicago
Museum
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
$$$ $
4.80 (32K reviews) (~0.48 km from centre)
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St. John Cantius Catholic Church
Catholic church
Late-1800s Catholic church with ornate vaulted ceilings, religious statues & stained glass windows.
4.90 (808 reviews) (~3.37 km from centre)
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Color Factory Chicago
Art museum
👍👍 Highly recommended for a colorful stop in the city. It's located in the Willis Tower and had plenty of rooms to enjoy. I took my daughter on a Saturday morning when it was least crowded and we had a great time! Lots of uninterrupted pics and friendly staff to guide us. The tasting color room and ba...
4.80 (964 reviews) (~1 km from centre)
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National Museum of Mexican Art
Art museum
Some 18,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more are housed at this art museum.
4.70 (3K reviews) (~4.56 km from centre)
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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Museum
Museum specializing in fine jade, gemstone & mineral carvings, plus educational geology exhibits.
4.80 (652 reviews) (~27.22 km from centre)
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Kenosha Public Museum
Museum
Modern facility with mammoth skeletons & other natural science artifacts, plus a fine art gallery.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~80.53 km from centre)
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The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Museum
Restored 19th-century mansion with notable Gilded Age architectural features & antiques.
4.70 (898 reviews) (~2.09 km from centre)
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Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Archaeological museum
Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.
4.80 (359 reviews) (~9.86 km from centre)
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Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Art museum
Exhibition space named for a major Chicago collector, showing modern art by international talents.
4.80 (312 reviews) (~37.11 km from centre)
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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
Museum
👍👍 This IS THE USA’s National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture. Attended with a group, had a history & artistic tour of the facilities. I had no idea there had been a key Puerto Rican artist leading the Impressionist Movement in Paris. Nor, that the Humboldt Park area had the influence of the Swed...
4.70 (367 reviews) (~7.18 km from centre)
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Art Institute of Chicago Columbus Drive Entrance
Art museum
👍👍 Been here many times and each time is a joy! First visit back in 6 years and am delighted with the renovations and exciting new galleries!
4.80 (243 reviews) (~0.52 km from centre)
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Dinosaur Discovery Museum
Museum
This museum focusing on the link between dinosaurs & birds features many educational displays.
4.50 (865 reviews) (~80.45 km from centre)
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Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
Art museum
Downtown museum showcasing post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, videos & performances.
4.40 (5.7K reviews) (~2.42 km from centre)
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Smart Museum of Art
Art museum
Museum specializing in Asian, European, Contemporary & Modern Art, with over 12,000 objects.
4.50 (388 reviews) (~9.34 km from centre)
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Chicago Tattoo & Piercing Co.
Tattoo shop
😠 I wanted to write this review only because of the after treatment I've received. The day I got my piercing everything went fine, and as they recommended, I went back 6 weeks later to check it. They didn't even take the time to check me properly, they saw it, said it was still inflamed and I should g...
4.50 (355 reviews) (~7.56 km from centre)
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Elmhurst Art Museum
Art museum
Park-based facility exhibiting modern visual arts including Mies Van der Rohe's McCormick House.
4.50 (288 reviews) (~26.46 km from centre)
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Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
Art museum
Galleries of rotating fine-art exhibits, a diverse permanent collection, films & cultural programs.
4.60 (191 reviews) (~20.06 km from centre)
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Museum of Contemporary Photography
Museum
Museum offering programs & events, with a U.S.-focused permanent collection & rotating exhibits.
4.40 (443 reviews) (~0.15 km from centre)
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Racine Art Museum
Art museum
Contemporary crafts museum with workshops & displays of glassware, furniture & jewelry.
4.60 (172 reviews) (~95.7 km from centre)
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Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Modern art museum
Museum & cultural center featuring contemporary Ukrainian-American art, concerts & readings.
4.80 (108 reviews) (~5.51 km from centre)
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