Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Wicker Park

We've collected top 10 mentioned science and space museums in Wicker Park from other articles such as Thrillist, Condé Nast Traveler, 48 hours in downtown Chicago: Day 2.

Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Wicker Park

Field Museum
Field Museum
4.7 (15781 ratings)4.5 (8089 ratings)
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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"The Field Museum traces its roots back to the Columbian Exhibition of 1893, when its collection was on display for visitors in Jackson Park. Marshall Field donated $1 million to house the collection in a permanent Neoclassical building in Grant Park in 1921. Only a fraction of the museum’s 40 million objects are on display—the most iconic being SUE the T."
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"The Field Museum of Natural History traces its own history to the Columbian Exposition of 1893. The museum’s present structure was built in 1921 and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places."
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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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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WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum
4.2 (1169 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
1130 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden
4.8 (1759 ratings)5 (1073 ratings)
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
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"Among the 26 different gardens here are the three-island Malott Japanese Garden, the 5-acre Evening Island, and the Grunsfeld Children's…"

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Wicker Park

Prosecco
Prosecco
4.6 (305 ratings)
Classic, high-end Italian dishes in a romantic, art-filled dining room that reminds of Venice.
710 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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Tarantino's
Tarantino's
4.5 (120 ratings)
Pasta & other Italian dishes in a homey setting with exposed brick & an outdoor patio.
1112 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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"1112 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 Situated in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, this sophisticated restaurant serves authentic Italian fare in generous portion sizes."
Eduardo's Enoteca
Eduardo's Enoteca
4.5 (274 ratings)
Cozy restaurant & wine bar serving Italian favorites, including pizza & pasta.
1212 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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"Restaurants Italian Gold Coast. This tiny Gold Coast restaurant makes the perfect backdrop for date night. But after one look at the menu, you'll realize that the cutesy interior is backed up by fantastic fare."

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Wicker Park

Ping Tom Memorial Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park
4.5 (2065 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings)
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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Jackson Bark
Jackson Bark
4.8 (505 ratings)5 (31 ratings)
6000 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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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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Best Dinner Places to Eat in Wicker Park

avec Restaurant
avec Restaurant
4.6 (1473 ratings)
Inventive small & large plates served in a cozy, minimalist space with communal seating.
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
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Tradition
Tradition
4.2 (337 ratings)
Lofty, brick-lined pub serving burgers, tacos & other updated classics, plus draft beer & cocktails.
160 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
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Hubbard Inn
Hubbard Inn
4.1 (693 ratings)
Multilevel tavern offers European-influenced dishes & old-fashioned cocktails in antique surrounds.
110 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Wicker Park

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