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"Eli's Cheesecake World" Bakery Tours 6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr.
800-999-8300
Metro Ducks Vintage WWII re-supply crafts drive directly into, and out of
Lake Michigan, giving riders a thrill they won't soon forget! Tours depart daily
from 10am to 4pm and last approximately one and a half hours.
Boarding Point: Rock n' Roll McDonald's 600 N. Clark St. 1-800-298-1506 for
other pickup sites or more information.
John Hancock Center Situated on prestigious North Michigan Avenue, the
100-story, 2,800,000 multi-use complex includes 711 apartment units. On the 44th
floor, the Sky Lobby's amenities include a restaurant, commissary, health club,
service shops and the highest above-ground swimming pool in the world. The
Skywalk is located on the 94th floor. Tel: 312 751-3681 Toll Free:
1-888-875-8439 Address: 875 North Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture cruise and 30-minute sightseeing tours
depart from Shedd Aquarium, Buckingham Fountain, and Navy Pier 312-222-9328
Wendella Boats Sightseeing cruises depart from the Chicago river at the
Wrigley Building, go through the Chicago lock and feature a live narration
highlighting architectural and historical points of interest. 400 N. Michigan
Ave. 312-337-1446
Chicago Cultural Center 77 E. Randolph St. 312-742-1190
Antique Coach & Carriage Carriage stand at Michigan Ave. and Huron St.
312-735-9400
Chicago's First Lady Go on an architecture cruise and see the sights of
Chicago, book for a private dinner cruise for corporate or social events, or use
the river and city as your backdrop for your wedding ceremony. Tel: 312 332-1353
Address: Michigan Ave. and Lower Wacker Dr. Chicago IL
Chicago from the Lake Tours This company offers architectural and historical
boat tours, as well as charter boat services. They provide complimentary coffee,
lemonade, and muffins from Starbucks on their cruises. The cruises last 90
minutes, and some cruises offer French, German, and Japanese translations. Tel:
312 527-1977 Address: 455 East Illinois Chicago IL 60611
Chicago Architecture Foundation The Chicago Architecture Foundation is
dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design.
The foundation runs gift shop, tour centers, exhibition and lecture facilities.
Various sightseeing tours are available. Tel: 312 922-8687 Address: 224 South
Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois 60604
Galena Cellars Winery This vineyard offers a wine-tasting room, tours of the
vineyards and winemaking facilities, and lessons on wine tasting. They have a
gift shop, and wine and cheese for purchase to sit on their deck and enjoy the
view. Tours are conducted daily, and private tours for groups are available upon
request. Tel: 815 777-3330 Toll Free: 1-800-397-WINE Address: 4746 N. Ford
Rd. Galena IL 61036
Fin Seeker Sportfishing Charter Enjoy fishing beautiful Lake Michigan aboard
the 39 foot extra-wide Fin Seeker. Catch salmon and trout like you have never
done before. Capt. Jason guarantees a great time, and you do not pay if you do
not catch any fish. Tel: 773 972-7181 Toll Free: 1-800-578-6575 (USA) Address:
2841 W. Summerdale Ave. Chicago IL 60625 Transit Info: Accessible by Metra train
Duck Cruises Enjoy this 500-passenger ship, its buffet dining, DJ
entertainment and dancing. Tel: 312 396-2220 Fax: 312 396-2230 Address: Navy
Pier, 600 Grand Avenue, Chicago Chicago IL 60611
Kayak Lake MI and the Chicago River Experience Chicago by Kayak. Offering
day trips on Lake MI and the Chicago river. Special features may include
architectural and photography tours. Call today and make a trip to Chicago one
to remember. Children are welcome. Tel: 773 486-4979 Fax: 240 414-2454 Address:
1857 North Kedzie Ave 1F Chicago IL 60647
Chicagoland Canoe Base Our company offers equipment for rental, including
canoes, kayaks, paddles, lifejackets, and trailers, as well as canoe/kayak
equipment for sale. They have books, videos, tapes, and CD's on international
and local paddling. They also have a blacksmith to provide custom roof-top
carriers for hard-to-fit vehicles. Tel: 312 777-1489 Fax: 312 777-4943 Address:
4019 North Narragansett Ave. Chicago IL 60634
Loop Tour Train The Loop Tour Train is presented by the City of Chicago and
Sears on State and is cosponsored by the Chicago Architecture Foundation,
Chicago Office of Tourism, and the Chicago Transit Authority. The Loop Tour
Train is available on Saturdays only, May 5 - September 29, 2001. It is a
40-minute tour of the downtown loop area on board a CTA "L" train which offers a
unique vantage point for seeing Chicago's internationally renowned architecture.
The tour is fully narrated by Chicago Architecture Foundation docents. Free
tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 10:00 am
on the day of the tour. Tickets are available at the Chicago Cultural Center
Visitor Information Center, 77 East Randolph Street (at Michigan Avenue). Tours
depart from the Randolph/Wabash CTA station at 11:35 am, 12:15 pm, 12:55 pm, and
1:35 pm. The Loop Tour Train is wheelchair accessible through the Clark/Lake CTA
station. Tour passengers who request elevator assistance to board the train can
make arrangements with the tourism staff when they pick up their tickets.
El Presidente Yacht Charters Offering corporate and private cruises for up
to 70 passengers. Tel: 708 974-0990 Fax: 708 974-9342 Address: Navy
Pier Chicago IL 60611
Sophisticated Lady Boat Charters Chicago's newest yacht, The Sophisticated
Lady, is the largest boat in the 49 passenger category. For corporate events,
Wedding, parties, black tie, casual, or personal cruising Sophisticated Lady can
make your charter a one of a kind event. Tel: (815) 463-9928 Fax: (708) 460-7637
Glunz Family Winery & Cellars, Inc. Winery and tasting room. Small batch
fortified wines are produced, as well as Vintage & Tawny Port, Oak Aged
Angelica, Solera Cream Sherry, and a fortified Raspberry Wine. Tel: 847 548-9463
Fax: 847 548-8038 Address: 888 E. Belvedere (Rt. 120), Suite #
109 Grayslake IL 60030
Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline Michigan Ave. and Lower Wacker Dr.
312-332-1353
Merchandise Mart 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza 312-527-7600
Chicago Mercantile Exchange 30 S. Wacker Dr. 312-930-8249, 9am - noon, Mon.
– Fri
Chicago By Air, Inc. Meigs Field 708/524-1172
Bike Chicago Lakefront bike tours depart from Navy Pier 600 E. Grand
Ave. 800-915-BIKE
Chicago Sun-Times Tours 400 N. Wabash Ave 312-321-3268 Tue. - Thu.
Chicago Tribune Tours Freedom Center 777 W. Chicago Ave. 312-222-2116
Tue. - Fri.
Chicago From the Lake (May through October) Architectural river
cruises and historical river and lake cruises River East Plaza, 465 E. Illinois
St. 312-527-1977
Architecture River Cruise (May through October) Marvel at the soaring
towers of Chicago's Loop from sparkling river vistas. Presented by the
Chicago Architecture Foundation, this 90-minute tour, aboard
Chicago's First Lady, spotlights 53 historic and architecturally significant
sites.
Mercury Cruiseline Ticket Booth, southeast corner of the Michigan Ave.
bridge 847-358-1330
Friends of the Chicago River Cruises These cruises and other public
cruises depart from Wagner Charter Co., Lower Wacker Dr., west of Wells St.,
630-653-8690
Odyssey Cruises Brunch, lunch, dinner, and midnight
cruises depart from Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Ave. 708-990-0800
Spirit of Chicago Brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktail, and moonlight
cruises depart from Navy Pier daily 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-836-7899
Wendella Riverbus The Wendella Riverbus links the commuter
railroad stations on the River with Michigan Avenue, running from 7:45am to
7pm., between the Wrigley Building at 400 N. Michigan Ave. and the commuter dock
at Madison St.
Chicago Motor Coach Company Double-decker bus tour runs all year.
Stops include the Historic Water Tower, Navy Pier, and the Sears Tower.
312-922-8919
Chicago Neighborhood Tours One of the nine different motorcoach excursions
each Saturday morning, will let you explore firsthand many of the city's
well-known attractions while en route from the Chicago Cultural Center to the
neighborhoods.
Chicago Trolley Company Tours Ten stops in the downtown area,
including Sears Tower and the Historic Water Tower 312-663-0260 Daily, 9 a.m. -
5:30 p.m.
Historic Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Bus Tour Starts at Dr. German House
10924 S. Prospect Ave. 773-881-1831 Sundays
Ethnic Food Tours 2010 W. Chase Ave., Chicago 60645, 773-465-8064
Tour Black Chicago, Inc. 35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 222, 312-332-2323
Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m
Haunted "L" Take an unforgettable tour of Chicago's Loop on a special,
spooky CTA elevated train while haunting tales of Chicago's history and mystery
are spun by your thrilling and chilling (g)hosts, the Spirits of Chicago.
Tickets are free and available at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph,
on a first-come, first-serve basis. 1-877-CHICAGO TTY: 1-866-710-0294
Sears Tower World's tallest building until 1996 standing at 110 stories. The
skydeck is opened daily from 9am-11pm. Address: 233 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago IL
DisneyQuest Disney's indoor interactive theme park in Chicago. 312-222-1300
Fax: 312 527-3333 Address: 5 East Ohio Street Chicago IL 60611 carpet, dodge
Six Flags Great America 300 acres of rides and attractions. Tel: 847
249-4636 Fax: 847 249-1782 Address: I-94 and Route 132 East Gurnee IL 60031
Navy Pier 50 acres of gardens, parks, dining and shops. Attractions include
the 150 foot ferris wheel, museums, parks, gardens, Imax and more. Tel: 312
595-PIER Toll Free: 1-800-595-PIER Address: 600 East Grand
Avenue Chicago IL 60611
Santa's Village & Racing Rapids Theme Parks Over 40 rides, shows, and
attractions provide a day of fun for the whole family. Free picnicking in acres
of beautiful shaded groves. Free parking. Open May thru September. Tel:
847-426-6753 Fax: 847-426-8163 Address: Rt 25 & 72 East Dundee IL 60118
The Three Worlds of Santa's Village Theme Park Featuring thriller rides,
attractions, live entertainment, waterpark, petting zoo and much more. Address:
Rt. 72 & Rt. 25 East Dundee IL 60118
Cantigny Visit the late Col. Robert Mc Cormick's 500 acre wooded estate.
Featuring the 35 roomed mansion, 10 acre verdent gardens, 27 hole golf course
and first infantry museum. Tel: 630 668-5161 Fax: 630 260-8160 Address: 1 S 151
Winfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60187
Enchanted Castle Indoor family entertainment and restaurant complex
including a 625-seat castle-themed courtyard dining section, mini golf complete
with waterfalls, castle and fountains, bowling, laser tag and more. Tel: 630
953-7860 Fax: 630 953-2453
Address: 1103 S. Main St. Lombard IL 60148
Lambs Farm Lambs Farm caters to adults with disabilities. Featuring an ice
cream parlor, snack shop, restaurant petting zoo, mini golf and more. Tel: 847
362-4636 Fax: 847 362-0742 Toll Free: 1-800-525-2627 Address: Route 176 and
Interstate 94 Libertyville IL 60048
American Indian Center "Discover Native America in Chicago" Tel: 773
275-5871 Fax: 773 275-5874 Address: 1630 W. Wilson Ave. Chicago 60640
Copernicus Cultural and Civic Center Serving the Polish community of
Chicago. Tel: 773 777-8898 Fax: 773 777-6120 Address: 5216 W. Lawrence
Ave. Chicago 60630
Harold Washington Library Center The Harold Washington Library Center (HWLC)
is the Chicago Public Library's Central Library. The library is conveniently
located in the South Loop on the west side of State Street between Congress
Parkway and Van Buren Street and is easily accessible by public transportation.
Tel: 773 747-4136 Address: 400 South State Street Chicago IL 60605
Indo-American Center Non-profit Indo-American Center attending to the needs
of the South Asian immigrant community. Tel: 773 973-4444 Fax: 773 973-0157
Address: 6328 N. California Ave. Chicago 60659
Irish American Heritage Center Tel: 773 282-7035 Fax: 773 282-0380 Address:
4626 N Knox Ave Chicago IL 60630
Pullman Historic District Historic district built during 1880 to 1884 by
George M. Pullman. Tel: 773 785-3828 Fax: 773 785-8182 Address: 11111 S.
Forrestville Avenue Chicago IL 60628
The Brookfield Zoo Featuring more than 400 species of animals and 20
naturalistic exhibits, this zoo sits on 216 acres of land. It is also a local
conservation center, and offers educational programs. They have new exhibits
opening frequently, as well as permanent exhibits such as dolphin presentations
and narrated training sessions. There is a children's zoo as well as
restaurants, shopping, and facilities for conferences. Tel: 708 485-0263 Fax:
708 485-3532 Address: 3300 Golf Rd. Brookfield IL 60513
Chicago Botanic Garden Second most visited botanic garden in the States.
Featuring 385 acres of gardens. Tel: 847 835-5440 Address: 1000 Lake Cook
Road Glencoe IL 60022
John G. Shedd Aquarium World's largest indoor aquarium with a 90'000 gallon
recreated Caribbean reef exhibit and over 8,000 aquatic animals. Tel: 312
939-2438 Fax: 312 939-8677 Address: 1200 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60605
Lincoln Park Zoo Free admission, opened 365 days a year. Address: 2200 North
Cannon Drive Chicago IL 60614
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum Experience 3D virtual reality in the
StarRider theatre, visit the Zeiss Sky Show Theater, and learn how all about the
universe and how it is changing in the museum. Tel: 312 322-0304 Address: 1300
South Lakeshore Drive Chicago IL 60605
American Girls For girls aged 7 and up. Shop for American Girl dolls, books,
clothing, and accessories and see the American Girl Revue musical, which brings
the American Girl collection to life. Toll Free: 1-877-AG-PLACE Address: 111
East Chicago Chicago IL 60611
Donley's Wild West Town Exciting wild west town. Pan for gold at the
re-created mining operation, explore the museum, watch the shows and ride the
C.P. Huntington locomotive. Tel: 815 923-9000 Fax: 815 923-2253 Address: 8512
South Union Road Union IL 60180
John Hancock Center Situated on prestigious North Michigan Avenue, the
100-story, 2,800,000 multi-use complex includes 711 apartment units. On the 44th
floor, the Sky Lobby's amenities include a restaurant, commissary, health club,
service shops and the highest above-ground swimming pool in the world. The
Skywalk is located on the 94th floor. Tel: 312 751-3681 Toll Free:
1-888-875-8439 Address: 875 North Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
Gameworks .Entertainment complex. Enjoy games, food, drinks and music.
Featuring Steven Spielburg's new virtual reality game Sky Pirates where
participants are strapped and experience the physical consequences of their
performance in the game. Tel: 847 330-9675 Address: 601 N. Martingale, Suite
115 Schaumburg IL 60173
Live Thoroughbred Racing Thoroughbred racing and wagering. Tel: 847 255-4300
Fax: 847 255-4331 Address: 2200 W Euclid Ave Arlington International
Racecourse Arlington Heights IL 60006
WhirlyBall A hybrid game of hockey, lacrosse and basketball, played in a
high-tech electric bumper car. Tel: 630 932-4800 Fax: 630 932-4890 Address: 800
E Roosevelt Rd Lombard IL 60148
Windy City Fieldhouse Multi-sport and entertainment complex. Tel: 773
486-7423 Fax: 773 486-7865 Address: 2367 W. Logan Blvd. Chicago IL 60647
Concordia University Christian liberal arts institution. Tel: 708-771-8300
Address: 7400 Augusta Street River Forest IL 60305
University of Chicago Campus tours available. Tel: 773-7021234 Address: 5801
South Ellis Avenue Chicago IL 60637
The Rookery Completed 1888, this building is designated as one of the most
important landmarks in Chicago by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. The
building is used as office spaces. Tour information of Chicago landmarks can be
found at http://www.architecture.org/ Tel: 312 922-TOURS (8687) Address: 209
South LaSalle Street Chicago IL 60604
Art Institute of Chicago 111 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60603 Phone: (312) 443-3600
ABA Museum of Law 750 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (312) 988-6222
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605 Phone: (312) 922-STAR Fax: (312) 322-2257 Opened in 1930 as
the first Planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, the Adler fuels the imagination
of its visitors with all new exhibits, state-of-the-art computer technology in
the world's first StarRider Theater, while showcasing Adler's renowned
collection of historical astronomy artifacts.
American Indian Center 1150 W. Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60607 Phone:
(773) 275-5871 12/31: AIC New Year's Eve Pow-Wow, 8pm to Midnight.
American Police Center and Museum 1717 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60615 Phone: (312) 455-8709 "The History of Women in Law
Enforcement”
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60629 Phone: (773) 582-6500
Beverly Art Center 2153 W. 111th St. Chicago, IL 60643 Phone: (773)
445-3838
Charnley-Persky House 1365 N. Astor St. Chicago, IL 60610 Phone: (312)
915-0105 Guided tours of this Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright designed
Gold Coast Building, Wed. at noon and Sat. at 10am.
Chicago Architectural Foundation 224 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL
60604-2501 Phone: (312) 922-TOUR Fax: (312) 922-0481 Url:
http://www.architecture.org Offering an exciting mix of over 65 tours as
well as exhibitions, lectures, and special events designed to enhance the
public's appreciation of Chicago's world famous architecture. Call for a
complete schedule of tours by foot, boat, bus or bike. Hours: Mon.-Sat.
9am-7pm., Sun. 9am-6pm. Daily: Architectural Loop Walking Tours
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd. Glencoe, IL 60022 Phone:
(847) 835-5440 Fax: (847) 835-4484 Explore a world-renowned garden right in
Chicago's back yard. This 385-acre living museum features 24 specialty gardens
set on a series of islands and lakes. The garden is always in bloom, featuring
year-round exhibits, festivals, tours and special events.
Chicago Children’s Museum 700 E. Grand Ave. Navy Pier Chicago, IL
60611 Phone: (312) 527-1000Fax: (312) 527-9082 Email:
events@chichildrensmuseum.org Url:
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org With 14 hands-on, interactive exhibits, a
special place of education, exploration, stimulation and delight for children
and adults.
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602 Phone:
(312) 744-6630
Fax: (312) 744-2089 Email:
culture@ci.chi.il.us Url:
http://www.cityofchicago.org/tour/cultural center/ Chicago's architectural
showplace for the lively and visual arts. Daily programs and exhibitions
covering a wide range of the performing, visual and literary arts.
Chicago Historical Society Clark St. at North Ave. Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 642-4600 Fax: (312) 266-8377 Email:
events@chicagohistory.org The city's oldest cultural institution and keeper
of its memories. Visit the museum to trace Chicago's growth from wilderness
outpost to the architectural, cultural and social mecca of our times.
Chicago Public Library/Harold Washington Library Center 400 S. State
St. Chicago, IL 60605 Phone: (312) 747-4300 Fax: (312) 747-4147 From the
spectacular Winter Garden and the state-of-the-art auditorium, to the charming
Beyond Words Cafe, this architectural gem offers visitors a memorable
experience. The Library showcases a vast collection of literature, science,
history, business and technology, comprehensive information services, cultural
programs and exhibits.
City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower 806 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (312) 744-2400 Located in one of Chicago's most
popular landmarks, the new City Gallery features photographs of Chicago by
Chicago photographers.
Clarke House Museum 1827 S. Indiana Ave. Chicago, IL 60616 Phone:
(312) 326-1480 If Chicago has a love of architecture, it probably begins here
with Chicago's oldest domestic structure, a Greek Revival house built in 1836 by
the Henry B. Clarke Family. Tours Wed.-Sun. noon, 1 and 2pm. Adults $7, seniors
and students $6, children $4. Free admission on Wednesdays.
DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St. Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 637-8000 Fax: (630) 871-1276 DuPage Children's Museum is a hands-on
educational discovery center that stimulates creativity, thinking and problem
solving among young children.
DuSable Museum 740 E. 56 Pl. Chicago, IL Phone: (773) 947-0600
Dedicated to the collection, preservation, study and dissemination of the
history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent. Open Mon. -
Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. noon-5pm. Adults $3, senior citizens and students $2,
children 6-13 $1. Free admission on Sundays.
The Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605-2496 Phone:
(312) 922-9410 Fax: (312) 665-7938 Url:
http://www.fieldmuseum.org Discover Sue, the largest and most complete T.
rex ever found! At the Field Museum, you can get a bug's-eye view in Underground
Adventure, descend into an Egyptian Tomb, watch a glowing lava flow, be dazzled
by sparkling gems, come nose-to-nose with the man-eating lions of Tsavo, and
learn about the worlds cultures and environments.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio 951 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: (708) 848-1976 Fax: (708) 848-1248 The turn-of-the century home and
studio of America's most renowned architect features soaring spaces, colorful
art glass and bold geometric forms. Daily Tour Programs
Frank Lloyd Wright's Frederick C. Robie House 5757 Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637 Phone: (773) 834-1847 Fax: (773) 834-1538 Designed by
architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this spectacular 1910 prairie style house features
174 exquisite art glass windows and doors. Guided tours offered on weekdays at
11am, 1pm and 3pm; weekends 11am-3:30pm. Prices for tours: Adults $9, seniors
and youth 7-18 $7.
Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center 168 N. Michigan Ave., 4th Flr.
Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 726-1234
Historic Pleasant Home 217 S. Home Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 Phone:
(708) 383-2654
Illinois Art Gallery 100 W. Randolph, Ste. 2-100 Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 814-5322
International Latino Cultural Center 230 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
60610 Phone: (312) 409-1757
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art 756 W. Milwaukee
Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622 Phone: (312) 243-9088 Admission free.
Ongoing: American Masters exhibit
Jane Addams Hull House Museum 800 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
60607-7017 Phone: (312) 413-5353 On the University of Illinois at Chicago campus
commemorates the work of social welfare pioneer and peace-advocate Jane Addams.
Housed in two original Hull-House buildings, the museum is an internationally
recognized symbol of multi-cultural understanding, educational innovation and
social service. Original furnishings, paintings, photographs and rotating
exhibits recreate the history of the settlement and the work of its residents.
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 10am-4pm; Sun. noon-5pm. Admission free.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 220 Cottage Hill, Wilder Park
Elmhurst, IL 60126 Phone: (630) 833-1616 Fax: (630) 833-1225 Featuring a
world-famous collection of Chinese jade and hardstone carvings. Gemstones,
dioramas and earth science exhibits. Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm. Adults
$3, senior citizens $2, students $1, children under 13 free. Free on Fri.
Special interest films and events on select Sat.
The Martin D'Arcy Gallery of Art 6525 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL
60626 Phone: (773) 508-2679 This jewel of permanent collection contains over 300
important works of European art, including paintings and decorative arts dating
from 1150 to 1750. Admission free. Call for programming information. Tues.- Sat.
noon-4pm. Closed university holidays.
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum 1852 W. 19th St. Chicago, IL
60608-2706 Phone: (312) 738-1503 Fax: (312) 738-9740 Drawing from centuries of
art and culture, the MFACM showcases the finest of Mexico, from both sides of
the border. Over 1,000 objects in the permanent collection boast original works
from Mexican masters such as Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, folk art by the Linares
family, and contemporary work by artists such as Carmen Lomas Garza.
Museum of Broadcast Communications Chicago Cultural Center Michigan
Ave. at Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602-9837 Phone: (312) 629-6000 Fax: (312)
629-6009 Anchor your own TV news show, tune in to broadcast history in our
archive's 85,000 hours of radio and TV. Say hello to Charlie McCarthy, buy a
Bozo nose or Seinfeld shirt - all in a gorgeous downtown landmark building, the
Chicago Cultural Center. Admission free. Mon.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm. Sun. Noon-5pm.
Closed holidays.
Museum of Holography 1134 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607 Phone:
(312) 226-1007 "Symbols of Light Patterns"
Museum of Science and Industry 57th St. and Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL
60637 Phone: (773) 684-1414 Fax: (773) 684-7141 Outside of Chicago
1/800-GOTOMSI. The Museum of Science and Industry is one of the country's
pre-eminent centers for informal science and technology education.
Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 Phone: (630)
420-6010 Fax: (630) 305-5255 Chicagoland's premier 19th-century living history
village, located one block south of the Riverwalk. Volunteers are welcome to
help preserve and present Naperville's rich past. Membership includes free
admission. For information, call or visit "napersettlement.org".
National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum 1801 S. Indiana Ave. Chicago, IL
60616 Phone: (312) 326-0270 Fax: (312) 326-9767 Home to over 700 works of fine
art. Only museum of its kind in the world, focusing on war from the soldiers'
perspective. Special exhibits and programs year-round. Artist/veterans available
for group tours. Tues.-Fri. 11am-6pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. Noon-5pm. Adults $5,
seniors, students $4.
The Oriental Institute Museum 1155 E. 58th St. Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (773) 702-9514 Joseph & Mary Grimshaw Egyptian Gallery and Persian
Gallery.
Peace Museum 100 N Central Park Ave Chicago, IL 60624 Phone: (773)
638-6450 An art and history museum dedicated to peace. Tues.- Sat. 11am-5pm.
Suggested admission, $3.50 adults, $2 students/seniors. Free to members.
Ongoing: "The Unforgettable Fire"; "The A-Bomb and Humanity"
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum-Chicago Academy of Sciences 2430 N.
Cannon Dr. @ Fullerton Pkwy Chicago, IL 60614 Phone: (773) 755-5100 Fax: (773)
755-5188 The state-of-the-art, environmental museum is located on the banks of
North Pond in Lincoln Park. The Museum explores the biodiversity of the Midwest
through six permanent, interactive exhibitions including Butterfly Haven, City
Science, Wilderness Walk and special traveling exhibitions. The museum's
exhibits, programs and activities encourage visitors to take a closer look at
their environment and help them connect with science and the natural world.
Polish Museum of America 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 384-3352 Chicago's oldest and largest ethnic museum celebrates the
heritage and culture of Poles and Polish Americans. The permanent collection has
Paderewski memorabilia, folk artifacts, military pieces and an art gallery.
Pullman Historic District Pullman Visitor Center 11141 S Cottage Grove
Ave Chicago, IL 60628 Phone: (773) 785-8901 Fax: (773) 785-8182 The Town of
Pullman/Pullman Historic District was built as an industrial town in 1880 by
rail car builder, George M. Pullman. The 120-year old town is virtually intact
with more than 1,000 original row houses, Pullman Market Hall, and the Queen
Anne-style Hotel Florence. Guided/self-guided tours available year-round. For
private/group tours, please call 773-785-3828. Annual house tour 2nd weekend in
October.
Sculpture Chicago Pritzker Park, State & Van Buren St. Chicago, IL
60605 Phone: (312) 759-1690 A block-long park in the Loop, created by artist
Ronald Jones in cooperation with the City of Chicago featuring a grove of trees
and a granite wall modeled after Rene Magritte's "The Banquet."
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605 Phone: (312)
939-2438 Fax: (312) 939-8069 The world's largest indoor aquarium offers more
than 6,000 aquatic animals representing more than 700 species from all parts of
the world. The Caribbean Reef teaming with bright, colorful new corals and more
than 60 species of animal, including bonnet head sharks, southern stingrays,
angelfish and a hawksbill sea turtle.
The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art 5550 S. Greenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637 Phone: (773) 702-0200 Fax: (773) 702-3121 On the University of
Chicago's Hyde Park campus, the Smart Museum of Art houses a permanent
collection of over 7,000 objects, spanning five centuries of both Western and
Eastern civilizations. Admission free. Tues. & Wed. 10am-4pm; Thurs. 10am-9pm;
Fri. 10am-4pm; Sat. & Sun. noon-6pm; cafe and museum shop open daily.
South Shore Cultural Center 7059 W. South Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649
Phone: (312) 747-2536 12/15-16: "Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration"
Spertus Museum/Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies 618 S. Michigan
Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 Phone: (312) 322-1747 Fax: (312) 922-3934 Email:
musm@spertus.edu Url:
http://www.spertus.edu Midwest's most comprehensive collection of Judiac
art, artifacts and exhibits, with more than 10,000 works spanning 5,000 years of
Jewish history and culture. Permanent exhibits include the redesigned Zell
Holocaust Memorial. Visit the children's ARTiFACT Center for a hands-on
archaeological adventure.
Terra Museum of American Art 664 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 664-3939 Fax: (312) 664-2052 Collections highlight 19th and early
20th century American art. Selections from the collections and special
exhibitions are on view throughout the year.
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art 2320 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL
60622 Phone: (773) 227-5522
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