The best arts & culture spots in Chicago

Home & studio of the famous architect, with guided tours focused on his early career.

951 Chicago Ave (Oak Park)

Hemingway was born on the 2nd floor of this Queen Anne home, now a museum of his life & career.

339 N Oak Park Ave (Oak Park)

51,000-sq.-ft. New Orleans-themed complex with a beer garden, Cajun eatery & live country tunes.

3359 W 115th St (Merrionette Park)

Whether you need a midweek reset or want to wow a curious kid, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum delivers immersive exhibits, live animals, and…

2430 N Cannon Dr

Artem Pop Up Gallery in Evanston curates contemporary work from emerging and established artists, with original paintings, ceramic…

1627 Sherman Ave (Evanston)

Interactive exhibits, artifacts & memorabilia help tell the story of the city's rich sports history.

835 N Michigan Ave

Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of interactive exhibits, including many for young kids.

700 E Grand Ave

State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.

1400 S Lake Shore Dr

Revered mansion with Prairie School architecture offers educational programs & weekly guided tours.

217 Home Ave (Oak Park)

Immersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.

25 E Washington St

Some 18,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more are housed at this art museum.

1852 W 19th St

This venue hosts the Chicago Opera Theater as well as a variety of music and dance performances.

205 E Randolph St

Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.

111 S Michigan Ave

Galleries of rotating fine-art exhibits, a diverse permanent collection, films & cultural programs.

40 Arts Cir Dr (Evanston)

Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.

5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr

Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & culture.

1601 N Clark St

Important example of early modern architecture from 1892 by Louis Sullivan & Frank Lloyd Wright.

1365 N Astor St

Renowned center since 1977 for Native American artifacts, with 10,000+ historical & cultural items.

3001 Central St (Evanston)

Chateau-style house built in 1894, once home to a U.S. vice president, open for guided tours.

225 Greenwood St (Evanston)

Hands-on play & learning for kids through various interactive rooms, exhibits & performances.

5100 Museum Dr (Oak Lawn)

Bimonthly tours of the historic women's rights & social reformer's home (archives by appointment).

1730 Chicago Ave (Evanston)