The word "oriental" in the name might confuse some.  The collection has nothing to do with China, Japan or India, but instead is a huge archelogical collection of objects from ancient Egypt...

Former site of the Chicago Public Libary, this lovely building is known for its exquisite Tiffany mosaics, especially in its performance venue, Preston Bradley Hall.  It provided changing exhibits...

Mexican museum located in the Pilsen neighborhood.

The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry is the best place to visit while you are in Chicago. They have many exhibits and lots of things for kids to do. If you are going to visit the Chicago Museum...

The museum contains three-dimensional laser photographs

The "Dinosaur Expedition," where kids dig for bones and conduct archaeological research is just one of the many hands-on exhibits at the Chicago Children's Museum.

This museum brings the Second City's long and colorful history to life, with exhibits on everything from the Great Fire of 1871 to the city's rich background in sports.

One of America's premier natural history museums, the Field's "Live over Time" exhibit now houses "Sue," the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered.

A nature museum that combines learning with high-quality interactive displays and activities.

Chicago's historic Water Tower has been transformed into the city's official photo gallery.

A branch of the International College of Surgeons that is dedicated to portraying the art and science of surgery.

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies reopens in November 2007 in a new, environmentally sustainable facility that offers spectacular skyline, park, and lake views. Highlights include a display of over 1,000 objects from Spertus Museum's collection, changing special exhibitions, an interactive Children's Center, a Wolfgang Puck kosher café and a gift and bookshop. A diverse schedule of public programming includes lectures, performance, and film. Research facilities are available at the Asher Library and Chicago Jewish Archives.

The Swedish American Museum Association (SAMAC) is committed to being a unifying force in the promotion of Swedish-American heritage and ethnic pride. SAMAC's primary purpose is to develop and maintain a permanent museum center that houses, collects, preserves and interprets its Swedish American collection and culture via exhibits and programs. The Museum Center provides for cultural and educational activities for its publics, including Scandinavian organizations and businesses, museum members, the Andersonville community and individuals young and old.

A museum dedicated to African-American history, art and culture.

The museum houses more than 700 works of art by Vietnam veterans from the U.S., Australia, Cambodia and Thailand, as well as North and South Vietnam.

This museum, established by the founders of Esquire magazine, has a modest collection of art from antiquity to the present day.

A collection of artifacts and archives relating to 1,000 years of Ukrainian culture.

This museum explores the many roles photography plays in society.