Best Museums in Chicago

We've collected top 10 mentioned museums in Chicago from other articles such as Museum Hack, Matador Network, Tripster Travel Guide.

Best Museums in Chicago

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
Free Museum Days in Chicago | Free Admission to Chicago Museums
"Installation view, Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago, MCA Chicago Feb 29-May 10, 2020 Photo: Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago. The Museum of Contemporary Art is always free for visitors under age 18, visitors with disabilities and their caregivers receive free admission, members of the military and police and fire departments and veterans, and Illinois elementary and high school teachers. To encourage more people to visit and visit often, the MCA has a pay-what-you-can policy — no one will be turned away."
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 Curbed Chicago
The 26 best things to do in Chicago with kids
"Geared toward children 4 to 12, the National Museum of Mexican Art in the Pilsen neighborhood offers a 10,000-piece permanent collection that showcases the richness of Mexican art and culture. Highlights include bilingual camps, art classes, and family-centric gallery tours. A post shared by National Museum of Mexican Art (@explorenmma) on Oct 18, 2017 at 7:56am PDT"
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
AMAZING Free Things To Do in Chicago
"Located in Pilsen, the National Museum of Mexican Art is the only museum dedicated to Latino culture that’s a member of the American Alliance of Museums. The museum has over 9,000 examples of Mexican art from ancient Mexico to the present as well as special exhibitions. While technically free, they do ask for a donation if you can spare it."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
28 Best Things to Do in Chicago with Kids for 2021 (Family Fun!)
"National Museum of Mexican Art is a museum that is ideal for your toddlers and preteens. Located in the Pilsen neighborhood, the museum has a permanent collection of 10,000 pieces. These pieces are a vibrant curation of Mexican history and culture."
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 Red Tricycle
Best Museums for Chicago’s Curious Kids
"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)."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"Chicago's Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is operated by the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The museum highlights Chicago's natural history. It is best known for its live butterfly house, which is both an exhibit for visitors and a laboratory that studies how to best preserve the region's population of butterflies."
The Art of Dr. Seuss Gallery
The Art of Dr. Seuss Gallery
4.6 (147 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
835 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 10 Best Attractions for Young Kids in Chicago
"The Water Tower Place-based family-friendly gallery serves as dedicated space for Dr. Seuss's artwork. Visitors may view the various collections--which include sculptures, illustrated art and "secret" art--and have the option to buy. Some of the works have never been exhibited before."
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
32 Totally Free Things to Do in Chicago
"This museum features the “Freedom Now” mural, a wooden bas-relief depicting over 400-years of African-American history. Entry is free on Sunday."
National Veterans Art Museum
National Veterans Art Museum
4.7 (67 ratings)4 (14 ratings)
More than 2500 works of art created by American veterans make up this museum's permanent collection.
4041 N Milwaukee Ave 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
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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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Skokie Heritage Museum
Skokie Heritage Museum
4.4 (26 ratings)4.5 (3 ratings)
8031 Floral Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
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Best Dinner Places to Eat in Chicago

Testaccio Chicago
Testaccio Chicago
4.5 (61 ratings)
2456 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
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Mentioned by Eater Chicago
Where to Eat Brunch in Chicago Right Now, July 2021
"Inspired by the Roman neighborhood from where the restaurant gets its name, executive chef Jacob Solomon uses a wood-burning oven to crank out dishes like Israeli shakshouka and a breakfast pizza topped with ricotta, sunny side egg, preserved tomatoes, and black trumpet mushrooms. Porchetta tartine is another highlight and guests can add a bottle of Prosecco and juices to their Sunday Funday festivities for $30. Carryout orders can be placed here."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 23 best Italian restaurants in Chicago
"Restaurants Italian Logan Square. While traveling through Rome several years ago, Aldo Zaninotto found himself utterly obsessed with Testaccio, a neighborhood south of the city center. Zaninotto, who owns Chicago's Osteria Langhe, couldn't get enough of the area's diverse restaurants, historical ties and fantastic art scene."
Mentioned by Do312
The Best New Restaurants & Bars In Chicago
"Testaccio's name and menu are inspired by a Roman neighborhood of the same name. The new Italian option in Logan Square has taken over the old Quiote space and offers hearty pastas, charred skewers, small shared plates and more. A sidewalk patio is now open to diners and delivery is available."
Eggholic Chicago
Eggholic Chicago
4.5 (392 ratings)
Indian egg dishes, sandwiches & curries offered with chai & lassi in casual digs or outdoors.
833 W Chicago Ave FL 1, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
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Mentioned by restaurantji.com
Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"I was a bit skeptical of this place because I hadn't heard of egg-heavy Indian food. But the curries and other dishes are quite delicious and great ..."
Birrieria Zaragoza
Birrieria Zaragoza
4.5 (1202 ratings)
Family-run Mexican joint offering comfort food made with goat meat in a cozy, counter-serve setup.
4852 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
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Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 39 best restaurants in Chicago you have to try
"A family-owned Mexican spot in Archer Heights that's the G.O.A.T. when it comes to goat meat. Why we love it: Thick handmade tortillas, salsas made to order, bright-pink agua fresca—you can get all of that to go. Their only purpose, however, is to accompany the restaurant’s signature platters of chopped goat meat."

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago

DMen Tap
DMen Tap
4.7 (497 ratings)
Doner kebabs, rice bowls & craft beer are featured at this Dungeons & Dragons–inspired hangout.
2849 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
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Mentioned by Roaming Hunger
The 17 Best Chicago Food Trucks (Updated for 2020)
"(Primary Neighborhoods: Avondale, various events and locations, city and suburbs). Another food truck that demands to be tracked by culinary hunters is Dönermen(A döner is the vertical spit used for roasting meat). German street food is the concept behind this truck; or German by way of Turkey, as Turkish immigrants heavily influenced this mix of spiced meat, vegetables, and bread."
Mid Kitchen
Mid Kitchen
4.4 (83 ratings)
Comfy setting for classic breakfast & brunch fare plus vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options.
1512 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
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Quesadilla La Reina Del Sur
Quesadilla La Reina Del Sur
4.6 (906 ratings)
Casual BYOB spot serving vegetarian Mexican eats with soy proteins plus vegan juices & smoothies.
2235 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
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Mentioned by Do312
Chicago's Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
"You'll be delighted to enjoy your favorite authentic Mexican cuisine with a focus on vegetarian diets here. Delicious and healthy, you won't eat Mexican food the same way again."

Churches and Cathedrals in Chicago

Second Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Church
4.9 (41 ratings)4.5 (27 ratings)
1936 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
The best churches, temples, synagogues to see at Open House Chicago
"A National Historic Landmark, this South Loop church suffered a devastating fire in 1900, so the congregation hired architects Howard Van Doren Shaw and Frederic Clay Bartlett to rebuild the building in the then-popular Arts and Crafts style. Over the years, the church welcomed many famous Chicago families including the Pullmans, Blackstones, and Armours. Open Saturday, October, 19, from 10 a.m."
St. John Cantius Church
St. John Cantius Church
4.8 (541 ratings)4.5 (30 ratings)
825 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
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St. Peter's Catholic Church
St. Peter's Catholic Church
4.7 (317 ratings)5 (32 ratings)
110 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
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