Top 10 Museums in Chicago, IL
Chicago’s museums offer a rich tapestry of history, creativity, and innovation that reflect the city's unique spirit. From the engaging exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry's Coal Mine to the imaginative spaces of the Bronzeville Children's Museum, there's something for everyone in this dynamic local scene. The Chicago Maritime Museum and Galleries Maurice Sternberg showcase the diverse narratives that shape our community, while the Elephant Room Gallery brings contemporary art to life
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Chicago Maritime Museum
The Chicago Maritime Museum, located on the River Level of the Bridgeport Art Center at 35th Street and Racine Ave, opened in June of 2016. The museum offers visitors a chronological walk through local maritime...
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Elephant Room Gallery
Elephant Room Gallery has a strong emphasis on local artists and is known for exhibiting new, emerging and under-represented artists in a variety of styles such as graffiti, abstract, realism and pop. The gallery...
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Galleries Maurice Sternberg
Since 1945, Galleries Maurice Sternberg has specialized in museum-quality 19th and 20th century European and American paintings. Clients include both the seasoned and new collectors as well as other quality-minded art...
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Arts + Public Life
Arts + Public Life (APL) at the University of Chicago is a neighborhood platform for arts and culture in Washington Park. Grounded in cultural stewardship and community partnership, APL provides residencies for local...
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boundary
Boundary is a contemporary visual arts project space founded in June, 2017 and located in a converted garage in Morgan Park on the south side of Chicago. The mission as a project space is to provide opportunities for...
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Bronzeville Children's Museum
The Bronzeville Children’s Museum is the first and only children’s museum focused on cultural history in the country. The Bronzeville Children’s Museum was founded on August 20, 1993. Named after Bronzeville, where...
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Charnley-Persky House Museum Foundation
The Charnley-Persky House, recognized as a Chicago Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, was built for James and Helen Charnley in 1891-92 in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood.
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Chicago Architecture Center (CAC)
Non-profit cultural organization sharing Chicago's architectural stories. Through education, tours, exhibitions and cruises, we reach over half a million guests each year. Services include boat/river cruises, walking...
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Chicago Sports Museum
It's "Game On!" at the interactive Chicago Sports Museum, which celebrates the world of Chicago sports. The Museum combines skill challenges and hi-tech simulated experiences with unique sports memorabilia and an...
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Connect Gallery
Connect Gallery merges community and culture, creating a space that inspires social innovation through art, a space that provokes the notion that art shouldn't be isolated for the 'sophisticate' but experienced by a...