Exploring the museums in Chicago is a great way to spend your day whether you’re visiting the city for the first time or are a local. For those on a budget, the free museum day scattered throughout the year makes Chicago’s museum an affordable activity. The city offers a range of museums from science to contemporary art that makes Chicago’s museums worthwhile.
For those with children or wanting to live their childhood curiosity, the Museum of Science and Industry is a must-visit. The museum features a range of interactive exhibits that allows visitors to step inside a simulated tornado or navigate a maze lined with mirrors. Furthermore the displays featuring a restored U-505 German submarine and a simulated coal mine will make you feel like you’re reliving a school field trip.
The Art Institute of Chicago is not only the city’s most well-known cultural buildings, but is also the largest and oldest art museum in the world. You’ll find thousands of paintings, sculptures, photos and drawings displayed throughout their galleries. The traveling exhibits, dedicated to Andy Warhol and Van Gogh, are just one of the many unique displays to see. There are also regular After Dark events hosted at the museum, where they center the event around a specific exhibit and feature live music and DJs, appetizers, and a cash bar featuring a signature cocktail. Finally, after your visit to the museum, you can visit the gift shop to take back home a souvenir to remember the experience in Chicago.
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