The focus of this category is things to do and places to go when visiting Chicago, Illinois, including museums, theaters, and landmarks.
Regular Websites
The Art Institute of Chicago is a cultural organization that has an art school and an art museum. The museum has exhibits on both American and international art. You can also access art podcasts from this website. - Art Institute of Chicago
http://www.artic.edu/
An educational and captivating children's museum located in Chicago, Illinois. Exhibits include Play It Safe, Dinosaur Expedition, Big Backyard and Treehouse Trails. The Museum also offers daily art workshops, drop-in programs, and online tips designed to enhance the relationship between playing and learning. - Chicago Children's Museum
http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/
The Field Museum is an American museum based in Chicago. The institution is most noted for its biological and anthropological collections, but it also has a large and impressive map collection. You can find out about internship and volunteer opportunities at the museum from this website. - Field Museum
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/
Museum of Broadcast Communications
The Museum of Broadcast Communications is an American museum dedicated to the history of television and radio. One of the site's most interesting features is its encyclopedia of television with articles on many of the medium's most popular shows. You can also access a television archive here. - Museum of Broadcast Communications
http://www.museum.tv
Museum of Science and Industry
Showcases the museum's current exhibitions and live science experiences. Includes museum information, visiting details, location map and driving directions, upcoming events and educational resources. - Museum of Science and Industry
http://www.msichicago.org
Natural science museum in Chicago, Illinois USA. Hours of operation, special events, directions and fees are all available online. Museum features permanent and temporary exhibits including a butterfly house. - Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
http://www.chias.org/