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Discover, learn, explore: International Museum Day in Chicagoland
May 18 is International Museum Day, a holiday that offers an opportunity to appreciate all the richness that museums bring to our lives. Chicago offers more than 60 museums, ranging from history and science to art and culture, and our real estate agents are eager to share their favorites.
Most unique museums in Chicagoland
Home to some of America's most renowned museums, Chicago is a great place to be on International Museum Day. These are some of the best places to visit in Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago, IL
Address: 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
One of the largest science centers in the Western Hemisphere, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is a private, non-profit science museum in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The museum offers hands-on exhibits and programs that bring science to life — including tours of an authentic WWII submarine — housed in the Palace of Fine Arts from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
Field Museum of Natural History - Chicago, IL
Address: 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Located on the sprawling Museum Campus just outside the South Loop, the iconic Field Museum is one of the leading natural history museums in the United States. The museum includes permanent exhibits on ancient cultures and on plants and animals from around the world, spread across more than 1.2 million square feet of floor space. The Field Museum is arguably best known for its dinosaur exhibits, including "Sue," one of the most complete T. rex skeletons ever discovered.
Intuit Art Museum - Chicago, IL
Address: 756 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
Chicago has many unique art museums, but the Intuit Art Museum stands out for its focused dedication to self-taught artists, including folk art and outsider art. Located in West Town, the museum collects and displays works by artists who work well outside of the mainstream, offering an ever-changing slate of exhibitions.
Chicago History Museum - Chicago, IL
Address: 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614
Nestled in the charming Lincoln Park neighborhood, the Chicago History Museum is dedicated primarily to the local and regional history of the Chicago area. The museum was established in 1856 by the Chicago Historical Society. It hosts a wide range of temporary exhibits in addition to housing a vast permanent collection that includes:
- Souvenirs from Chicago's two world fairs.
- 75+ years of Chicago Sun-Times Photography Archives.
- More than 50,000 costume and textile artifacts.
Chinese American Museum of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Address: 238 W. 23rd St., Chicago, IL 60616
A small but vital institution in Chicago's Chinatown on the South Side, the Chinese American Museum of Chicago preserves the past, present, and future of a fascinating culture. The museum chronicles the experiences of Chinese immigrants and Chinese American culture that have shaped the history of Chicago and the Midwest as a whole.
Museum of Broadcast Communications - Chicago, IL
Address: 440 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60606
The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago's West Loop has a unique mission: collecting, preserving, and exhibiting historic and contemporary radio and television content. Founded in 1982, the museum is home to an extensive collection of 85,000 hours of radio and television broadcasts. Exhibits chronicle the Civil Rights movement, the evolution of late-night talk shows, local broadcast TV in Chicagoland, and much more.
Contact us today to learn more about Chicago's world-class museums, and be sure to ask our real estate agents how we can help you find the perfect Chicagoland dream home for your family.
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