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The Adler Planetarium
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
922-7827
Hourly planetarium shows provide breathtaking views of stars, planets, moons, and galaxies. Monday-Thursday
9am-5pm; Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm. Free admission on Tuesday.
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue at Adams Street
443-3600
Discover forty centuries of art at one of the world's leading museums. The permanent collection houses a world-renowned
collection of European painting and sculpture. Be sure to visit the Galleries of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
Art, as well as the Galleries of Modern Art 1900-1950. Hours: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday 10:30am-8pm;
Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday noon-5pm. Suggested admissions: adults $6.50; children, students, and seniors $3.25.
Free admission on Tuesday.
Chicago Academy of Sciences
2001 N. Clark Street at Armitage
871-2668
Explore the science of nature. Located next to Lincoln Park Zoo, features a walk-through prehistoric coal forest,
Ice Age cave, lifelike dioramas of Chicago's wilderness, a hands-on Children's Gallery, and changing exhibits on
current environmental issues. Open daily 10am-5pm. Adults $2.00; children and seniors $1.00. Free admission on
Monday.
Chicago Historical Society
Clark Street at North Avenue
642-4600
Monday-Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm; Sunday noon-5pm. Free admission on Monday.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington Street
346-3278
Daily programs and exhibits covering a wide range of the performing, visual, and literary arts. Guided architectural
tours of this landmark are presented every Tuesday and Wednesday beginning at 1:30pm. Free admission. For weekly
updated of event listings dial: F I N E A R T.
The Du Sable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
947-0600
Hours: Monday-Wednesday-Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Tuesday 10am-6pm; Sunday noon-5pm. Free admission on Thursday.
The Field Museum
Roosevelt Road at Lake Shore Drive
922-9410
Step into every corner of the world and explore the Earth and its people in over 9 acres of exhibitions. Discover
3.8 billion years of life history in the "DNA to Dinosaurs" exhibit. Open daily 9am-5pm. Free admission
on Thursday.
John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
939-2438
The world's largest indoor aquarium, with more than 6,000 aquatic animals from every region of the planet. The
Oceanarium features beluga whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea otters, and harbor seals in a re-creation
of a Pacific Northwest environment. Hours: 9am-6pm. Admission to Aquarium only: adults $4, senior, students, and
children 6 years and older $3, children under 6 free. Free on Thursday to Aquarium only.
Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
684-1414
Explore the world's largest center of science, technology, and fun. Featuring "Search for the Great Sharks"
in the 5-story Omnimax Theater, the coal mine, U-505 submarine, and virtual reality. Designed specifically for
visitor participation offering an opportunity for involvement in a learning experience. Visit the Henry Crown Space
Center and Omnimax Theatre. Hours: Weekdays 9:30am-4:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9:30am-5:30pm. Adults $5, senior
citizens $4, children 5-12 $2. Free admission on Thursday (Omnimax admission charged). Free parking.
The Smart Museum of Art
University of Chicago, 5550 S. Greenwood Avenue
702-0200
The museum's collection numbers nearly 7,000 objects, ranging from Chinese
Neolithic ceramics to contemporary
American paintings.
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