Best places: Museums in Chicago

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Medieval Torture Museum
Museum
👍👍 An outstanding masterpiece of a museum! Realistic and fascinating!! A true account of what Christians did to innocent people who did not share in their faith. Fascinating exploration of how destructive Christians have been throughout the ages! The museum staff is awesome, too! Perfect date nigh...
4.90 (3.5K reviews)
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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.
$$$ $
4.80 (31.6K reviews)
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Color Factory Chicago
Art museum
👍👍 Highly recommended for a colorful stop in the city. It's located in the Willis Tower and had plenty of rooms to enjoy. I took my daughter on a Saturday morning when it was least crowded and we had a great time! Lots of uninterrupted pics and friendly staff to guide us. The tasting color room and ba...
4.80 (964 reviews)
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Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum
Museum
👍👍 Wow! Very impressive collection. Cars of all eras, kept and shown to great effect. Never knew this giant collection was housed so nearby in a renovated factory building on the NW side. One of the best auto museums I've seen. Highly recommend spending at least a couple of hours there.
4.90 (421 reviews)
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Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Science museum
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
4.70 (28.6K reviews)
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Museum Campus
Museum
57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
4.70 (25.7K reviews)
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Field Museum
Museum
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
$$$ $
4.70 (24.1K reviews)
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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 (2.9K reviews)
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Natural history museum
Environmental museum with outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife & kid-friendly exhibits.
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
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DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
History museum
Museum housing exhibits & artifacts that highlight African-American history, culture & art.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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Chicago Architecture Center
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit promoting the city's built environment through tours, exhibitions & events.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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Frederick C. Robie House
Museum
Notable 1910 Prairie-style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, offering tours 5 days a week.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Museum
Restored 19th-century mansion with notable Gilded Age architectural features & antiques.
4.70 (881 reviews)
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American Writers Museum
Museum
Modern literary center with immersive displays on famed writers like Emily Dickinson & Jack Kerouac.
4.70 (690 reviews)
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Museum of Illusions Chicago
Museum
Immersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.
4.60 (2.5K reviews)
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Chicago History Museum
History museum
Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & culture.
4.60 (2.2K reviews)
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Skydeck Chicago
Observation deck
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
4.50 (29.6K reviews)
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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)
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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 (357 reviews)
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Federal reserve bank
Visitor center at the Federal Reserve Bank, offering educational, kid-friendly displays about money.
4.60 (664 reviews)
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