Free Museums in Oak Brook

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Free Museums in Oak Brook

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
4.7 (19637 ratings)4.5 (9557 ratings)
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
4.5 (4061 ratings)4 (792 ratings)
Downtown museum showcasing post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, videos & performances.
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Installation view, Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago, MCA Chicago Feb 29-May 10, 2020 Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago. Now openIn The Magnificent Mile area, Museum of Contemporary Art presents provocative and thought-provoking exhibits by local and global artists. With an emphasis on contemporary works, the museum presents a variety of compelling exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs throughout the year."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"When this museum opened in its new aluminum-lined facility in 1996, it became the country's largest museum of contemporary art. Featured works go far beyond two dimensions and include such diverse media as sculpture, photography, dance, performance and music. Three large exhibition floors showcase more than 7000 objects, including pieces by Sol LeWitt, Alexander Calder, Jeff Koons and Rene Magritte."
Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum
4.6 (2042 ratings)4.5 (1035 ratings)
Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & more.
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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National Museum of Mexican Art
National Museum of Mexican Art
4.7 (1887 ratings)4.5 (206 ratings)
Some 5,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more highlight this art musueum, with free entry.
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Mentioned by 10Best
Chicago Museums That Are in, around and out of This World
"This accredited museum in the Pilsen area is dedicated to preserving and facilitating knowledge about Latino life and history. Exhibits focus on Mexican culture as it's represented in the US and in Mexico, and the permanent collection includes folk art, ephemera, sculpture, textiles and drawings. Performing arts are also featured and the center hosts special events throughout the year to advance the museum's objectives."
Mentioned by citypass.com
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"If you saw the world in the stars at the Chicago Adler Planetarium, you’ll see a vibrant and beautiful new world in the National Museum of Mexican Art."
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
4.6 (1427 ratings)4.5 (181 ratings)
Environmental museum with outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife & kid-friendly exhibits.
2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"This child-friendly museum in Lincoln Park presents the natural history of the Chicago region in smart and interactive ways. As an institution the museum was founded back in 1857 and moved into a new home in the park in 1999. The old museum, now used by the zoo, was known for its detailed static dioramas, and while these are still here, they’re joined by spellbinding living environments like the astonishing Judy Istock Butterfly house, where 1,000 butterflies flutter in a 250-square-metre greenhouse."
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"At Peggy Notebaert, Children are connected to nature and science through the museum’s hands-on exhibits, family events and education programming. Learn about the specimen and archival collections: birds, eggs and nests; mammals; amphibians and reptiles; insects and spiders; fossils and more. You'll find an indoor treehouse that can be climbed on and in to learn about animal habitats (there’s even a crow’s nest at the top)."
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
4.5 (564 ratings)4.5 (33 ratings)
Hands-on play & learning for kids through various interactive rooms, exhibits & performances.
5100 Museum Dr, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
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Wonder Works Children's Museum
Wonder Works Children's Museum
4.5 (486 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
6,400 sq. ft. of play areas & interactive exhibits plus concerts tailored to kids 1 through 6.
6445 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
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Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
4.5 (50 ratings)4 (61 ratings)
Collection of artifacts, films & books on US military history, housed in an ornate 1912 building.
104 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
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Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"At the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, You’ll find thousands of artifacts, books, posters, photographs, maps, and manuscripts, ranging from military medals to swords, that tell America’s history through the eyes of the citizen soldier. Take a tour any day of the week (free with admission) or wander collections ranging from WWII and Korean War training comics to medical research files on topics like early ambulances and Civil War nurses. Pritzker Military Museum & Library, 104 S."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"The Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago is dedicated to highlighting and studying military history. Founded in 2003, the museum now has more than 115,000 objects, 67,000 books, and 9,000 photos. The collection includes rare military memorabilia, glass negatives, posters, artwork, and videos."
Mentioned by Do312
Chicago Free Museum Days In 2020
"Museum admission is always free for anyone with an active military ID, the Chicago police and fire departments and children under 18. General free admission days for 2020 are:. April 6 – Centennial of WWI"
International Museum of Surgical Science
International Museum of Surgical Science
4.5 (875 ratings)4 (168 ratings)
Paintings, sculptures & exhibits help tell the history of surgery from ancient times to the present.
1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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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 Tripster Travel Guide
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"This museum features the “Freedom Now” mural, a wooden bas-relief depicting over 400-years of African-American history. Entry is free on Sunday."

Best Spas in Oak Brook

Asha SalonSpa Gold Coast
Asha SalonSpa Gold Coast
4.6 (85 ratings)
33 W Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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Pause Massage
Pause Massage
4.5 (117 ratings)
708 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Pause Massage sense that massage therapy necessitates being a normal section of a nourishing way of life. Everybody else desires to invest some time for yourself. They cherish rendering quality resolutions to ease strain and migraines that will benefit people and get better versions of themselves."
Dvida Spa
Dvida Spa
4.8 (128 ratings)
507 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Medical spaFacial spaLaser hair removal serviceSkin care clinicSpaWeight loss service
Mentioned by Trip101
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"A post shared by DVIDA SPA | CHICAGO (@dvidaspa) on Nov 14, 2018 at 10:02pm PST. Known for their coolsculpting treatment i.e. a non-surgical fat reducing treatment, the Dvida spa is a must visit. You could visit this spa if you want any sort of fillers – they have a variety to offer."

Top Best Restaurants in Oak Brook

Big Bowl
Big Bowl
4.3 (1145 ratings)
Restaurant serving Chinese & Thai dishes, cocktails & craft beers in a relaxed, stylish space.
60 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Lettuce Entertain You’s pan-Asian specialist has an approachable menu consisting of items like potstickers, orange chicken, kung pao beef, and sweet and sour shrimp. Order here carryout and delivery."
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Best Chinese Food in Chicago
"Big Bowl, a mid-sized regional chain with three restaurants in Illinois, builds upon the concept of generously portioned bowls of Chinese and Thai cuisine. The downtown Chicago ven..."
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
4.6 (803 ratings)
Easygoing bar/eatery serving cafe fare such as sandwiches, salads & baked goods, plus coffee & tea.
455 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Mentioned by 10Best
Chicago's best breakfast: sweet or savory, classic American to exotic
"Cupitol is an all-day eatery located in Streeterville and Evanston that serves just what you crave after the sun rises. Choose various breakfast sandwiches and protein breakfasts like housemade corned beef hash poached eggs; a deliciously sloppy country Benedict with buttermilk biscuits, pork sausage gravy, eggs; and a European Breakfast with the thickest Greek yogurt you've ever witnessed, sprinkled with homemade almond granola, berries and local raw honey. Pancakes and Belgian waffles are made with a proprietary mix."
The Boiler Room - OPEN for Patio Dine In, Carry Out & Delivery
The Boiler Room - OPEN for Patio Dine In, Carry Out & Delivery
4.5 (1556 ratings)
Trendy, retro spot with an outdoor patio offering gourmet pies alongside craft beer & cocktails.
2210 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
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Mentioned by Do312
Chicago's Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
"Vegetarians need not worry about where they can find pizza in Logan Square. The kitchen creates a brand new specialty vegetarian slice every single day!. And there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options on the regular menu."
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Patios In Chicago
"A conversation about perfect patios in Logan Square isn’t valid until Boiler Room enters the discussion. Pizza by the slice and boozy ice cream cones make for the perfect Sunday (or Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday….) funday."
Mentioned by Chicago Tribune
Chicago restaurants with heated, enclosed dining spaces
"The heated, covered patio at this Logan Square restaurant is decorated with string lights and leafy plants for an enchanting effect. When it gets cold, a gas-powered fireplace will keep things toasty."

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Oak Brook

Oak Street Beach
Oak Street Beach
4.8 (149 ratings)4.5 (339 ratings)
This sandy city beach on Lake Michigan allows swimming when lifeguards are present.
Illinois 60611, USA
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
4.5 (2244 ratings)
18.5-mi. mixed-use trail along Lake Michigan, with multiple parks & city skyline views.
Illinois, USA
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Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
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"Chicago’s Lakefront Trail I promised we’d do a lot of walking today, so next, head back towards Lake Michigan and enjoy the lakefront trail, a nearly 20-mile stretch of paved walkway that meanders down the city’s coastline. The views are spectacular and it’s a great way to see the city’s skyline from a distance. If you’d prefer to bike the trail (highly recommended!), check out the city’s bike-sharing system, Divvy, where you can grab a bike for a 24-hour rental period from one of the city’s many stations"
Grant Park
Grant Park
4.7 (16394 ratings)4.5 (854 ratings)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Oak Brook

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Crowne Plaza Chicago SW - Burr Ridge
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Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago O'Hare
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