The Adler Planetarium — America's First Planetarium — was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. The museum is home to three full-size theaters, including the all-digital projection Definiti® Space Theater, the Sky Theater which utilizes a Zeiss optical projector, and the Universe 3D Theater. It is also home to one of the world's most important antique instrument collections. The Adler is a recognized leader in science education, with a focus on inspiring young people, particularly women and minorities, to pursue careers in science.
Address:
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive,
Chicago
IL,
60605
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Squeezing, stomping, spinning... double over laughing... delightfully dizzy, twisting and turning -can you find your way out?
Navigate your way through 4000 square feet of exhilarating sensory experiences. Lose yourself in the Mirror Maze, stumble your way through the Spinning Tunnel, stomp out the Great Chicago Fire and much more! Find out for yourself why over 1 million guests have gotten lost here.
Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze is located in the middle of Navy Pier near WBEZ studios.
Address:
600 East Grand Avenue,
Chicago
IL,
60611
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Chicago Children's Museum is the place where play and learning connect! The museum's family-friendly blend of interactive exhibits and innovative educational programs make learning about math, science, reading, the arts, and diverse cultures come alive for kids through age 10 and their families. At CCM, visitors can build a dam in WaterWays, create a flying machine in Inventing Lab, enjoy an "outdoor" adventure in Treehouse Trails, build a skyscraper in Skyline, or create collaboratively in daily Kraft Artabounds Studio workshops. The museum also hosts a range of traveling exhibits and special performances throughout the year.
Address:
700 East Grand Avenue,
Chicago
IL,
60611
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The Chicago History Museum stands at the crossroads of America’s past and its future. If you live in Chicago or visit here and are curious about the city’s past, present, and future, the Museum should be your first stop.
Address:
1601 N. Clark St.,
Chicago
IL,
60614
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The Frances Willard Historical Association--a 501(c)(3) nonprofit--invites you to visit the Frances Willard House, Willard's home from its construction in 1865 until her death in 1898.
Address:
1730 Chicago Avenue,
Evanston
IL,
60201
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Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
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The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is a project of the Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois. This new world-class museum is dedicated to preserving the memories of those lost in the Holocaust and teaching current generations about the need to fight hatred, indifference and genocide in today’s world.
Address:
9603 Woods Drive,
Skokie
IL,
60077
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In 1980, the distinguished Chicago art collectors Mary and Leigh B. Block donated funds to Northwestern University for the construction of an art exhibition facility to be enjoyed by the Northwestern community and its visitors. While the original building resembled a Kunsthalle — a space devoted to temporary exhibitions — the Mary and Leigh Block Gallery, as it was first called, began collecting artworks soon after its doors opened, as the University transferred to the Block works of art that it had received over the years. The initial collection has grown through donations and purchases to approximately 4,000 works of art, primarily prints and photographs.
Address:
40 Arts Circle Drive,
Evanston
IL,
60208-2410
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We are the only museum in the Chicagoland area that focuses exclusively on the history, culture and arts of the North American native people. The Museum's collections range from the Paleo-Indian period through the present day. Permanent exhibitions depict the Native American cultures of the Woodlands, Plains, Southwest, Northwest Coast and Arctic.
Address:
3001 Central St,
Evanston
IL,
60201
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The Museum of Science and Indusry is the center for the Advancement of Science Education
We excite students, empower teachers and engage the community with innovative programs.
There are always new things to do and see at the Museum of Science and Industry. Prepare for your visit by checking out our fun and interactive exhibits and experiences.
Address:
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive,
Chicago
IL,
60637
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Historic Navy Pier is Chicago's lakefront playgroun. And it's the Midwests #1 tourist and leisure destination, attracting more than 8 million visitors per year
Address:
600 East Grand Avenue,
Chicago
IL,
60611
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The Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum inspire people to learn about and care for nature and the environment. The Academy improves quality of life in Chicago and the region by delivering superior environmental and science education programs to students and teachers, by offering Museum exhibitions and conducting public programs that foster green living, and by restoring local ecosystems and advancing scientific knowledge through collections and research.
Address:
2430 N. Canon Dr,
Chicago
IL,
60614
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Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop has been a family run business since 1970. Before Sandy, Dave's only love was fossils. Now, he and Sandy share their love for each other, as well as their love of nature's beautiful creations.
Address:
704 Main Street,
Evanston
IL,
60202
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