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Chicago’s Best: Museums

Chicago has some of the world’s finest museums, and the
buildings in which they are housed are often works of art
themselves. The Art Institute of Chicago, world-renowned
for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, and Near NORTH STATE STREET
Museum Campus – consisting of the Field Museum, Adler North N MICHIGAN AVENUE
Planetarium, and Shedd Aquarium – are prominent on any Side
visitor’s itinerary. There are many smaller museums, too, WEST GRAND AVENUE
celebrating Chicago’s heritage and giving insight into the
people and events that have left their mark on the city.
Lake
Michigan
Downtown

Chicago History Museum
This museum traces Chicago’s rich history,
beginning with its first explorers and settlers,
through the development of the city, to major
events in modern-day Chicago (see p76).

South
Loop and
Near
South
Side
SOUTH STATE STREET
E 35TH STREET
Chicago Cultural Center
The great hall is one of many highlights
in this much loved center. Visitors can
also enjoy theater, film, dance, and music.
Most productions are free (see p54). MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE SOUTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE

International Museum of
Surgical Science S COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE
The history of medicine and surgery,
from blood-letting to X-rays, is
brought to life at this fascinating E HYDE PARK BOULEVARD
museum (see p77).

Spertus Museum
This Torah cover is part of the
outstanding collection of art and
artifacts reflecting 5,000 years of
0 kilometers 2 Jewish culture and ritual exhibited
0 miles 1 at this museum (see p86).

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