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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Step inside and be transported to another place and time - Lincoln Park Conservatory - where you will find tropical palms and ancient ferns, right in the heart of Lincoln Park.
Constructed in stages between 1890 and 1895, the Conservatory was designed both to showcase exotic plants and to grow the thousands of plants needed for use in the parks.
Lincoln Park Conservatory was designed by a well known architect of the Victorian era, Joespeh L. Silsbee. He built the Conservatory during a time of great fascination with nature. Studying and classifying plants, animals and insects were common hobbies. People were becoming concerned about the effects of industrialization and conservatories provided "tropical paradises" within cities.
With its four display houses: the Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House and Show House - home to the annual flower shows - the Conservatory continues to provide a haven in the city.
No matter the time of year, Lincoln Park Conservatory is always green and lush. Come take a stroll and let yourself be transported away.
Admission is always free.
Address:
2391 North Stockton Drive,
Chicago
IL,
60614
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The Lincoln Park District was established in 1961. It is an independent corporate entity that is a separate and distinct unit of local government. The organization is led by five (5) elected park commissioners, 7 full time staff and 25 – 50 seasonal and part time employees.
Address:
1400 Primm Rd,
Lincoln Park
IL,
62656
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Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago, and by exhibiting leadership and advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science and conservation.
Address:
2001 North Clark Street,
Chicago
IL,
60614
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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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