Best Arts and Culture Places in South Holland

We've collected top 10 mentioned arts and culture places in South Holland from other articles such as Curbed Chicago, Bucket Listers, TripSavvy.

Best Arts and Culture Places in South Holland

Smart Museum of Art
Smart Museum of Art
4.5 (307 ratings)4.5 (47 ratings)
Museum specializing in Asian, European, Contemporary & Modern Art, with over 12,000 objects.
5550 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Mentioned by Matador Network
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"Plan ahead to pack a few stops in the surrounding area of this museum. You could explore the beautiful campus setting (University of Chicago in the leafy Hyde Park neighborhood) as well as other Museum Campus South attractions — like DuSable Museum of African American History — with budget-friendly admission prices. At the Smart Museum, everything is free."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Photo courtesy of Courtesy of the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago. Photo by Chris Strong. No, it's not the University of Chicago waving its intellect at the rest of us (although it is on the campus), but rather this Hyde Park museum is named for brothers David and Alfred Smart, the original publishers of Esquire magazine."
Oriental Institute Museum
Oriental Institute Museum
4.8 (205 ratings)4.5 (526 ratings)
Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.
1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Hyde Park Art Center
Hyde Park Art Center
4.7 (283 ratings)
Nonprofit visual arts center exhibiting work by emerging or under-recognized contemporary artists.
5020 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
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Mentioned by 10Best
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"The Hyde Park Art Center has been the south side heart of contemporary arts and an incubation space for artists since 1939. The venue reopens in 2021 with a trio of exhibitions featuring established and emerging Chicago-based artists. See Cuts and Beats: Cecil McDonald, Jr., photomontages of manipulated historical images of Black artists (vintage sheet music covers, theater ads, and artist publicity photographs) with contemporary photographs taken by the artist himself in dance clubs around Chicago."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Jonathan Castillo, Will, Ni Yi Xuan Gift Shop, Chicago(Chinatown), 2019, Archival pigment print, 23 x 34.5 inches. Courtesy of the Artist..jpg. Now openThe Hyde Park Art Center is a community hub for contemporary works, that typically offers dozens of exhibits and hundreds of classes each year."
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"Hyde Park Art Center is more than a gallery; it’s also a community center that offers a production space as well as studio art classes, exhibitions, artist talks, and residency programs. Photo Credit: Museum of Contemporary Photography"
South Shore Cultural Center
South Shore Cultural Center
4.5 (1408 ratings)
Landmark building (with solarium, theater, culinary institute & restaurant) plus a 65-acre park.
7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USA
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Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Located on the lakefront just south of Jackson Park, this park has 65 acres of green space and is home to the South Shore Cultural Center, originally built in 1095 as a country club. Today, the center is a historic landmark maintained by the Chicago Park District and offers a large variety of cultural programs, including classes for all ages in culinary arts, music, dance, and visual arts, as well as special events throughout the year. The parkland surrounding the center includes a golf course, acres of green grass dotted with shade trees, a beach, and the South Shore Nature Sanctuary."
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
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"Originally built as the South Shore Country Club, this South Side icon was penned by architects Marshall and Fox in 1905. Purchased by the Chicago Park District in 1975 and renamed as the South Shore Cultural Center, the landmarked Mediterranean Revival building features painstakingly restored historic details, a grandiose ballroom, and golf course. It remains a popular venue for weddings and other large events."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Located only a few minutes south from Hyde Park's Museum of Science & Industry, the South Shore Cultural Center has been an iconic structure in the neighborhood since 1905. Throughout the summer it focuses on rich programming that is free to all. Entertainment ranges from West African dance performances to live jazz or classical music."
The Renaissance Society
The Renaissance Society
4.3 (33 ratings)
Gallery showcasing contemporary & avant-garde art from international artists since 1915.
5811 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Mentioned by Preview Chicago
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"The Renaissance Society is a kunsthalle-style museum that presents about 4 exhibits a year from international artists. It focuses on contemporary art and is located at the University of Chicago."
Beverly Arts Center
Beverly Arts Center
4.6 (127 ratings)5 (12 ratings)
2407 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655, USA
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Mentioned by Expedia Viewfinder
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"The Beverly Arts Center is a multifaceted space that hosts regular programs on dance, film, theater and music. There is also a gallery space here that presents a rotating and diverse program of visual arts. Past exhibits have included works by local Chicago cartoonists, printmakers, photographers and painters, as well as programs focused on the LGBTQ community."
Armstrong Fine Art
Armstrong Fine Art
5 (1 ratings)
1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Antique storeArt gallery
Mentioned by 10Best
Contemporary Art Galleries
"A focus on mid-career artists sets this gallery apart from the pack. It features contemporary American and European works that range from abstracts to landscapes. Open afternoons Wednesday through Sunday and by appointment."

Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in South Holland

Cavalier Inn
Cavalier Inn
4.3 (214 ratings)
Comfy kitchen serving Polish & American grub, including pierogi, stuffed cabbage & burgers.
735 Gostlin St, Hammond, IN 46327, USA
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Norman's Bistro
Norman's Bistro
4.2 (852 ratings)
High-end eatery with a wine bar showcasing inventive American Creole cooking with a Brazilian twist.
1001 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
BistroAmerican restaurantBarCreole restaurantRestaurantSouthern restaurant (US)
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Weekly Gospel Brunch at Norman’s Bistro is a lively and fun Sunday brunch buffet. Weekly Gospel Brunch includes warm sweet potato pancakes, tasty barbecue spare ribs, extraordinary fried chicken, fresh house-made pastries, a fully loaded omelet station, a great carving station, and non-alcoholic beverages. Weekly Gospel Brunch offers the added pleasure of live music."
Open Outcry Brewing Company
Open Outcry Brewing Company
4.7 (588 ratings)
Pints, flights & cocktails pair with Neapolitan-style pizza in a funky warehouse setting.
10934 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
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Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"A southside brewery that edges so far down, it’s hardly considered urban territory, Open Outcry is an unexpected oasis in this part of the city, encouraging you to quench your thirst in their garage-style taproom. Featuring a flight inspired by the colors of the original Rainbow Cone—Palmer House IPA, Strawberry Imperial Stout, Orange Milkshake IPA, Pistachio Brown Ale—Open Outcry promises that you can’t go wrong with any of their signature brews. And their blissful beer garden with yellow accents is the go-to lounge for the summer!"

Free Museums in South Holland

Smart Museum of Art
Smart Museum of Art
4.5 (307 ratings)4.5 (47 ratings)
Museum specializing in Asian, European, Contemporary & Modern Art, with over 12,000 objects.
5550 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Art museumMuseums
Mentioned by Matador Network
The 11 best free museums in Chicago
"Plan ahead to pack a few stops in the surrounding area of this museum. You could explore the beautiful campus setting (University of Chicago in the leafy Hyde Park neighborhood) as well as other Museum Campus South attractions — like DuSable Museum of African American History — with budget-friendly admission prices. At the Smart Museum, everything is free."
Mentioned by 10Best
10 free things to do in Chicago year-round
"Photo courtesy of Courtesy of the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago. Photo by Chris Strong. No, it's not the University of Chicago waving its intellect at the rest of us (although it is on the campus), but rather this Hyde Park museum is named for brothers David and Alfred Smart, the original publishers of Esquire magazine."
Oriental Institute Museum
Oriental Institute Museum
4.8 (205 ratings)4.5 (526 ratings)
Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.
1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Archaeological museumMuseumsArt museumHistory museumResearch instituteSpecialty Museums
DuSable Museum of African American History
DuSable Museum of African American History
4.6 (1145 ratings)4.5 (77 ratings)
Museum housing exhibits & artifacts that highlight African-American history, culture & art.
740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"The DuSable is the nation's oldest museum dedicated to the exploration, documentation, and celebration of the African-American experience. It's in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Its holdings include 15,000 paintings, sculptures, and historic memorabilia that illuminate the African-American experience."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
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"The DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago highlights African American history, culture, and art. Founded in 1961 as the Ebony Museum of Negro History and Art, the DuSable Museum today has a collection comprised of more than 13,000 different objects to include works by Langston Hughes, St. Clair Drake, and W.E.B. Du Bois."

Best Fast Food Restaurants in South Holland

Zantes Restaurant
Zantes Restaurant
4.3 (665 ratings)
Family-owned fast-food joint offering a drive-thru & a diverse menu of burgers, tacos, ribs & more.
3619 169th St, Hammond, IN 46323, USA
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Fred and jack's
Fred and jack's
4.1 (1484 ratings)
Veteran counter-serve joint offering breakfast classics plus burritos, sandwiches & more.
7600 S Yale Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, USA
Fast food restaurant
Five Guys
Five Guys
4.4 (1043 ratings)
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
8231 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321, USA
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