If you want to see artifacts from the Middle East and Egypt - this is the place. The more things change - the more they stay the same... children's pull toys, multiplication tables, practice writing tablets from 4000-5000 years ago. The statues and sculptures are huge and amazing. Try to find the daisies - people have liked them for a... More

The collection is important, and the display technique won't let you forget that. There's no glitz or glam, no interactive goo gaws, just relics and plaques. If you're already knowledgeable about oriental antiquities, you will be fascinated. This is a great place for serious historians. But younger visitors will probably leave underwhelmed (I've taken multiple groups of teenagers on field... More

So neat to tour the ages of empires through this museum. Though this museum is smaller than Field Museum (and has to compete in a museum town like Chicago), it is top-tier better than most museums in most cities in America. Walking among walls that Sargon the Great once strolled past, seeing a copy of the Rosetta Stone, mummies, GIANT... More

This small venerable museum houses artifacts from the Middle East and Egypt- the world's earliest civilizations! Because it has things from different areas, like tax receipts, weights, practice writing tablets from schools, you get a feeling of the people's humanity. It is really amazing to see the beautiful craftsmanship from 4000years ago. I loved it. Entry is by donation. On... More

Put on your Indiana Jones hat and head over to the Oriental Institute. This little known and quiet gem showcases real artifacts from the dawn of civilization until early 100's. Focusing mainly on the near east and middle eastern civilaztion you will see wonders from Ur, Babylon, Assyria, Egypt, and much more. Unearthed during digs sponsored by the Oriental Institute,... More

It is such an intersting museum that I come here very time I am in Chicago not to mention the campus is just lovely and pristine. This museum is small so you can tour it in two hours. It has Assyrain, Babylonian, Egyptian relics etc.

This Museum is Oriental in the sense that Job was the greatest of the orientals. From early civilization onward you won't be bored. We enjoyed the duck weights, the overview of Ur, tiles from Babylon and artifacts relating to the Kings of Isreal vs. Assyria. Did not know the Senacharib's prism was housed here. Well chosen Egyptian artifacts such as... More

While i expected more Chinese or Japanese, this collection is mainly mideastern, Biblical antiquities, Nubian kingdom, and the like. Entry is by donation. Close to the Robie House, Smart Museum and a row of cafes.

Ancient artifacts from Egypt, Africa and the Middle East. I've been to all of the other major museums in Chicago in the past. This was a nice smaller museum at a good price. Suggested donation is $7.