The museums of Chicago are extremely rich and diverse, and provide the visitor with the opportunity to experience history, architecture, fine art, and all sorts of other interesting topics.  Perfect for rainy days and weekend excursions, Chicago's museums have a variety of topics and capture the imagination of all ages.

From the Chicago Children's Museum, with its interactive exhibits tailored for the eyes and hands of the young, to the Museum of Science and Industry, which includes a space center and Omnimax theater, the city is fully equipped to add a touch of culture to your vacation.  Be sure not to miss the Art Institute, as it houses one of the finest collections in the country.  

Adler Planetarium
Art Institute of Chicago
Children's Museum
Chicago Cultural Center/Museum of Broadcast Communications
David & Alfred Smart Museum of Art
DuSable Museum of African American History
Field Museum
International Museum of Surgical Science
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Science & Industry
Peggy Noteabert Nature Museum 
Spertus Museum of Judaica
Terra Museum of American Art

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