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Chicago Museums & Cultural Attractions
Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. General Information; 312-939-2438 Aquarium offers more than 6,000 aquatic animals representing more than 700 species from all parts of the world. The Coral Reef Exhibit, where divers hand-feed sharks, sea turtles and eels daily.
	Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. - 312/922-STAR - TDD/TT: 312-322-0995 Museum for astronomy and space exploration. Viewers ascend to the domed Sky Theater via the 77-foot "Stairway to the Stars" special-effects escalator. Live telescope views of outer space from the Adler observatory. Wheelchair and stroller accessible.		The Field Museum Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore Dr. 312-922-9410 Located on Chicago's lakefront museum campus, One of the world's greatest museums.
		Museum of Science and Industry 57th St. at Lake Shore Dr. 773-684-1414, outside Chicago 1/800-GOTOMSI Hands-on science fun awaits you. Touch, create and explore more than 800 interactive exhibits. Visit the Henry Crown Space Center and Omnimax Theatre. Parking available. Accessible to the disabled.	The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave. 312-443-3600 One of the world's finest art collections dating from 3,000 B.C. through the 1990s. Arts from America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America; photography, textiles and architectural works.

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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St. - 312-744-6630
Daily programs and exhibits covering a wide range of the performing, visual and literary arts. For weekly updated event listings dial: F-I-N-E A-R-T
Chicago Historical Society
Clark St. at North Ave. - 312-642-4600
The city's oldest cultural institution and keeper of its memories. Visit the museum to trace Chicago's growth from wilderness outpost to the architectural, cultural and social mecca of our times.
Chicago Children's Museum
Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave.
312-527-1000
Interactive exhibits, the Chicago Children's Museum is a special place of education, exploration, stimulation and delight for children and adults.

A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum Gallery
10406 S. Maryland Ave. - 773-928-3935
Located in Chicago's Pullman Historic District, the Museum Gallery was founded in 1995 by Lyn Hughes as the first African American Labor History Museum in Chicago, in tribute to A. Philip Randolph, the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters and the African American Railroad attendants. Artifact Center at Spertus Museum
618 S. Michigan Ave. - 312-322-1754
This hands-on archaeological experience lets child and adult "junior archaeologists" explore the mysteries of the ancient Middle East without leaving Chicago. Explore a 32-foot-long hill called a "tel" and work on any of 12 dig sites with authentic tools to discover pottery and other replicas of real artifacts under the sand.

Historic Pullman Foundation
11111 S. Forestville Ave.
773-785-3828
The Historic Pullman District is a National Historic Landmark. Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox - 773-282-7035 Jane Addams Hull House
800 S. Halsted St. - 312-413-5353

Chicago Academy of Sciences-The Nature Museum
773-549-0606
Call for a listing of upcoming programs sponsored by the Academy in communities throughout Chicagoland. The Martin D'Arcy Gallery of Art
Loyola University, 6525 N. Sheridan Rd., 773-508-2679
This jewel of a permanent collection contains over 300 important works of
European art, including paintings and decorative arts dating from 1150 to 1750.
Call for programming information.
The Chicago Music Mart at DePaul Center
333 S. State St.
312-362-6700
The Chicago Music Mart at DePaul Center holds daily performances of both local and national artists in its 200-seat performance venue. The performance area is surrounded by a wide variety of music stores.

Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
6500 S. Pulaski Rd. - 773 582-6500 ABA Museum of Law
750 N. Lake Shore Dr.
312-988-6222
Famous Trials in American History: Cases that
Shaped and Shocked the Nation
American Police Center and Museum
1717 S. State St.
312-431-0005
The History of Women in Law Enforcement
Open-run

DuSable Museum
740 E. 56th Pl.
773-947-0600
DuSable Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, study and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
1001 N. Dearborn St. - 312-280-2880
This free museum is the only one of its kind in the United States. Hands-on exhibits and colorful displays offer visitors insight into the human
foot and its relationship to the rest of the body, as well as Dr. William Scholl's pioneering efforts in the international foot comfort industry.
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Chicago Cultural Center, Michigan Ave. at Washington St. - 312-629-6000
Anchor your own TV news show, tune in to broadcast history in our archive's 85,000 hours of Radio and TV.

Historic Pleasant Home
217 S. Home Ave., Oak Park
708-383-2654
Tours available, call for information International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N. Lake Shore Dr.
312-642-6502 North Lakeside Cultural Center
6219 N. Sheridan
773-743-4477

Peace Museum
314 W. Institute Pl.
312-440-1860
An art and history museum dedicated to peace.

The Polish Museum of America
984 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-384-3352
Chicago's oldest and largest ethnic museum celebrates the heritage and culture of Poles and Polish Americans. The permanent collection has Paderewski memorabilia, folk artifacts, military pieces and an art gallery.
Ukrainian National Museum
721 N. Oakley St.
312-421-8020
The Ukrainian Museum features Easter eggs, necklaces made from beads, and dolls and mannequins in costumes from 26 different Ukrainian regions.

South Shore Cultural Center
7059 S. Shore Dr.
312-747-2536
Swedish American Museum Center
5211 N. Clark St.
773-728-8111
Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center
168 N. Michigan Ave., 4th Flr.
312-726-1234

Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S. Michigan Ave.
312-663-5554
Museum of Holography
1134 W. Washington Blvd.
312-226-1007 The Arts Club of Chicago
201 E. Ontario St., 312-787-3997

Terra Museum of American Art
666 N. Michigan Ave., 312-664-3939
Collections highlight 19th- and early-20th century American art.
Selections from the collections and special exhibitions are on view throughout the year.
Museum hosts corporate and special events.

Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-280-2660
The MCA's new building is a spectacular addition to the treasury of
international architecture that is Chicago. Located near the historic Water Tower,
the new MCA offers thought-provoking exhibitions of the finest art created since 1945
Featuring work by Calder, Kline, Magritte, Nauman, Paschke, and Warhol.
Browse through the MCA Store. Eat lunch in our restaurant, with great food
and a spectacular view of Lake Michigan.

Kohl Children's Museum
165 Green Bay Rd., Wilmette
847-256-3000
The Kohl Children's Museum's hands-on exhibits offer endless fun
and exploration. Exhibits include: Chagall for Children, StarMax Technology Center by Motorola, H2O, Construction Zone, CTA & Long Ago & Far Away.

JFK Health World
1301 S. Grove Ave., Barrington
847-842-9100
Explore health education our way! 85,000 sq. ft. of hands-on, interactive and enlightening programs, exhibits and activities that deliver vital health information to children in a format they will embrace. Visitors will explore health, safety and environmental topics in a new and exciting way! Call for group reservations.
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
1852 W. 19th St., 312-738-1503
Drawing from centuries of art and culture, the MFACM showcases the finest of Mexico,
from both sides of the border. Over 1,000 objects in the permanent collection boast
original works from Mexican masters such as
Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, folk art by the Linares family,
and contemporary work by artists such as Carmen Lomas Garza.
Interactive educational workshops. Mexican craftsmanship and award-winning
literature available in Tienda Tzintzuntzan,
the museum gift shop. National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum
1801 S. Indiana Ave., 312-326-0270
Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon-6 pm. This new museum is the permanent home to over
500 pieces of fine art created by artists who served in the Vietnam War.
The museum is an educational institution dedicated to offering the public
a place to experience and learn about this important time in American history.

Beverly Art Center
2153 W. 111th St., 773-445-3838

ETA Creative Arts Foundation, Inc.
7558 S. South Chicago Ave., 773-752-3955
Smart Museum of Art
University of Chicago, 5550 S. Greenwood Ave., 773-702-0200

Chicago Public Library Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State St.
312-747-4300
This architectural gem offers visitors a memorable experience. The Library showcases a vast collection of literature, science, history, business and technology, comprehensive information services,
cultural programs and exhibits.
The Newberry Library
60 W. Walton St.
312-255-3553
A world class research library for the humanities. The Library hosts over 300 public programs each year, including free exhibits, concerts, a summer book fair and a holiday bazaar.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
220 Cottage Hill-Wilder Park, Elmhurst
630-833-1616
Featuring a world-famous collection of Chinese jade and hardstone carvings.
Gemstones, dioramas and earth science exhibits.
Special interest films and events on select Saturdays.

Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. - 312-744-6630 Daily programs and exhibits covering a wide range of the performing, visual and literary arts. For weekly updated event listings dial: F-I-N-E A-R-T	Chicago Historical Society Clark St. at North Ave. - 312-642-4600 The city's oldest cultural institution and keeper of its memories. Visit the museum to trace Chicago's growth from wilderness outpost to the architectural, cultural and social mecca of our times.	Chicago Children's Museum Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave. 312-527-1000 Interactive exhibits, the Chicago Children's Museum is a special place of education, exploration, stimulation and delight for children and adults.
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum Gallery 10406 S. Maryland Ave. - 773-928-3935 Located in Chicago's Pullman Historic District, the Museum Gallery was founded in 1995 by Lyn Hughes as the first African American Labor History Museum in Chicago, in tribute to A. Philip Randolph, the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters and the African American Railroad attendants.	Artifact Center at Spertus Museum 618 S. Michigan Ave. - 312-322-1754 This hands-on archaeological experience lets child and adult "junior archaeologists" explore the mysteries of the ancient Middle East without leaving Chicago. Explore a 32-foot-long hill called a "tel" and work on any of 12 dig sites with authentic tools to discover pottery and other replicas of real artifacts under the sand.
Historic Pullman Foundation 11111 S. Forestville Ave. 773-785-3828 The Historic Pullman District is a National Historic Landmark.	Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox - 773-282-7035	Jane Addams Hull House 800 S. Halsted St. - 312-413-5353
Chicago Academy of Sciences-The Nature Museum 773-549-0606 Call for a listing of upcoming programs sponsored by the Academy in communities throughout Chicagoland.	The Martin D'Arcy Gallery of Art Loyola University, 6525 N. Sheridan Rd., 773-508-2679 This jewel of a permanent collection contains over 300 important works of European art, including paintings and decorative arts dating from 1150 to 1750. Call for programming information.	The Chicago Music Mart at DePaul Center 333 S. State St. 312-362-6700 The Chicago Music Mart at DePaul Center holds daily performances of both local and national artists in its 200-seat performance venue. The performance area is surrounded by a wide variety of music stores.
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 S. Pulaski Rd. - 773 582-6500	ABA Museum of Law 750 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-988-6222 Famous Trials in American History: Cases that Shaped and Shocked the Nation	American Police Center and Museum 1717 S. State St. 312-431-0005 The History of Women in Law Enforcement Open-run
DuSable Museum 740 E. 56th Pl. 773-947-0600 DuSable Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, study and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent.	Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 1001 N. Dearborn St. - 312-280-2880 This free museum is the only one of its kind in the United States. Hands-on exhibits and colorful displays offer visitors insight into the human foot and its relationship to the rest of the body, as well as Dr. William Scholl's pioneering efforts in the international foot comfort industry.	Museum of Broadcast Communications Chicago Cultural Center, Michigan Ave. at Washington St. - 312-629-6000 Anchor your own TV news show, tune in to broadcast history in our archive's 85,000 hours of Radio and TV.
Historic Pleasant Home 217 S. Home Ave., Oak Park 708-383-2654 Tours available, call for information	International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-642-6502	North Lakeside Cultural Center 6219 N. Sheridan 773-743-4477
Peace Museum 314 W. Institute Pl. 312-440-1860 An art and history museum dedicated to peace.	The Polish Museum of America 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-384-3352 Chicago's oldest and largest ethnic museum celebrates the heritage and culture of Poles and Polish Americans. The permanent collection has Paderewski memorabilia, folk artifacts, military pieces and an art gallery.	Ukrainian National Museum 721 N. Oakley St. 312-421-8020 The Ukrainian Museum features Easter eggs, necklaces made from beads, and dolls and mannequins in costumes from 26 different Ukrainian regions.
South Shore Cultural Center 7059 S. Shore Dr. 312-747-2536	Swedish American Museum Center 5211 N. Clark St. 773-728-8111	Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center 168 N. Michigan Ave., 4th Flr. 312-726-1234
Museum of Contemporary Photography 600 S. Michigan Ave. 312-663-5554	Museum of Holography 1134 W. Washington Blvd. 312-226-1007	The Arts Club of Chicago 201 E. Ontario St., 312-787-3997
Terra Museum of American Art 666 N. Michigan Ave., 312-664-3939 Collections highlight 19th- and early-20th century American art. Selections from the collections and special exhibitions are on view throughout the year. Museum hosts corporate and special events.	Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-280-2660 The MCA's new building is a spectacular addition to the treasury of international architecture that is Chicago. Located near the historic Water Tower, the new MCA offers thought-provoking exhibitions of the finest art created since 1945 Featuring work by Calder, Kline, Magritte, Nauman, Paschke, and Warhol. Browse through the MCA Store. Eat lunch in our restaurant, with great food and a spectacular view of Lake Michigan.	Kohl Children's Museum 165 Green Bay Rd., Wilmette 847-256-3000 The Kohl Children's Museum's hands-on exhibits offer endless fun and exploration. Exhibits include: Chagall for Children, StarMax Technology Center by Motorola, H2O, Construction Zone, CTA & Long Ago & Far Away.
JFK Health World 1301 S. Grove Ave., Barrington 847-842-9100 Explore health education our way! 85,000 sq. ft. of hands-on, interactive and enlightening programs, exhibits and activities that deliver vital health information to children in a format they will embrace. Visitors will explore health, safety and environmental topics in a new and exciting way! Call for group reservations.	Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum 1852 W. 19th St., 312-738-1503 Drawing from centuries of art and culture, the MFACM showcases the finest of Mexico, from both sides of the border. Over 1,000 objects in the permanent collection boast original works from Mexican masters such as Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, folk art by the Linares family, and contemporary work by artists such as Carmen Lomas Garza. Interactive educational workshops. Mexican craftsmanship and award-winning literature available in Tienda Tzintzuntzan, the museum gift shop.	National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum 1801 S. Indiana Ave., 312-326-0270 Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon-6 pm. This new museum is the permanent home to over 500 pieces of fine art created by artists who served in the Vietnam War. The museum is an educational institution dedicated to offering the public a place to experience and learn about this important time in American history.
Beverly Art Center 2153 W. 111th St., 773-445-3838	ETA Creative Arts Foundation, Inc. 7558 S. South Chicago Ave., 773-752-3955	Smart Museum of Art University of Chicago, 5550 S. Greenwood Ave., 773-702-0200
Chicago Public Library Harold Washington Library Center 400 S. State St. 312-747-4300 This architectural gem offers visitors a memorable experience. The Library showcases a vast collection of literature, science, history, business and technology, comprehensive information services, cultural programs and exhibits.	The Newberry Library 60 W. Walton St. 312-255-3553 A world class research library for the humanities. The Library hosts over 300 public programs each year, including free exhibits, concerts, a summer book fair and a holiday bazaar.	Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 220 Cottage Hill-Wilder Park, Elmhurst 630-833-1616 Featuring a world-famous collection of Chinese jade and hardstone carvings. Gemstones, dioramas and earth science exhibits. Special interest films and events on select Saturdays.