Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Chicago. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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On select Mondays, de-stress and exercise your creative side by experimenting with tactile art supplies. We’ll provide materials such as finger paint, polymer clay and scratch art. We’ll also play soothing music to help you recharge for the rest of your week. For teens in grades 7 through 12....
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit explores the flora and fauna of six different habitats, including the Desert, Ocean, Rainforest, Sky, Woods and City. The exhibit invites children and families to discover the diversity and interdependency of life in the natural world, fostering an appreciation...
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, TEXAS ART NOW: Rhythms and Myths. The exhibition will be on display from March 28 – April 19, 2026, with an opening reception on Sunday, March 29, from 1-4pm that will be free and open to the public. All four.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect on the past in ways that inspire empathy, respect, and hope. Featuring cutting-edge technology and...
Say goodbye to the cold as you escape the last remaining frigid days and “Spring Into WNDR.” As a celebration of a new season approaching, WNDR is bringing back the family-friendly fun with our installation-inspired stamp scavenger hunt. Maneuver through the exhibit as you seek to solve clues,...
Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL presents The Universe: A Walk Through Space and Time.
The Making History, Making Change Lecture Series is a national collaboration between the Smithsonian and 25 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations, including The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. The series features expert-led talks that explore the people, moments, and ideals that...
Get ready to unleash your creativity with the magical art of origami! If you’ve ever wanted to fold up a cute animal, a mighty dinosaur, beautiful blooms or decorative boxes, this is your chance to dive in. Whether you're an adult or a child (7+), this fun and fascinating activity lets you...
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All galleries, pop-up galleries, artistic spaces, and more will open their doors for guests to explore the exhibits, admire unique...
Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass is part of the collection at Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL. Highlights include rare and spectacular and rare books.
See Historic Atwood Sphere at Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL. Features oldest planetarium.
Mindworks is the worlds first interactive discovery center and working lab dedicated to behavioral science, showcasing the research and ideas of preeminent scientists who examine...
Community Design Labs is part of the collection at Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL. Suitable for all ages.
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting and other hand stitching. Bring your own...
Please note that at times we use exhibit spaces for events during Museum hours and viewing can be limited. All of our exhibits are wheelchair accessible. Sponsors of our Temporary Exhibits: Mov Gïele
Clark Family Welcome Gallery is part of the collection at Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL. Suitable for all ages.
Fifteen miles south of the Chicago loop, at the center of the historic planned industrial Pullman community, Pullman State Historic Site uses historic structures and...
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening every day across the Museum and Academy. From exploring regional collections to getting hands-on with real fieldwork-inspired...
Art Exhibit in Chicago, IL
Create your own Fuse/Perler bead creation! No matter your skill level, this is your chance to design unique pixel art that you can take home. With all the beads, colors, and tools you need, your imagination is the limit. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility...
Berlin, 1943. A group of high-society Germans gather for afternoon tea. Two countesses. A diplomat. An intelligence officer. An ambassador’s widow. A pioneering headmistress. Every one of them despise
The faceted glass façade of Spertus Institute’s Michigan Avenue facility offers a window into world of Jewish learning and culture. Designed by the award-winning, Chicago-based...
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Sandra Hansen | Our Exquisite Pollution Series: Under the Sea. The exhibition will be on display from March 28 – April 26, 2026, with an opening reception on Sunday, March 29, from 1-4pm that will be free and.
For decades, one of the darkest chapters of Nazi persecution remained buried in silence, its victims erased twice: first by their tormentors, then by history itself. Beginning in 1942, Heinrich Himml
The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to...
Visit the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. View rare currency and displays of millions of dollars. Detect counterfeit currency and create...
The Chicago Sports Museum will be one of the city’s most unique and memorable event venues. Several spaces within the Museum are available for private...
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Built in 1836, the Clarke-Ford House is Chicago’s oldest house. It was recently renamed to affirm the profound role of Bishop Louis Henry and Margaret...
Guided tours of this Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright designed Gold Coast residence. Wednesdays at noon and Saturdays at 10am.
The Ed Paschke Art Center commemorates the life and work of the legendary Ed Paschke. It preserves and provides public access to his work; serves...
Wrightwood 659 is a new exhibition space conceived for the presentation of exhibitions of architecture and of socially engaged art. It is designed by Pritzker...
Located near the historic center of the first Polish Community in Chicago, the Polish Museum of America is one of the largest and oldest ethnic...
Founded in 1959, DANK stands for Deutsch Amerikanischer National Kongress. Best known as the DANK Haus, we promote German American language and culture for all...
Jewish Baseball Museum is a museum in Chicago, IL home to a variety of exhibits and attractions. Exhibits and attractions include Jewish Player Pin Collection.
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut. The exhibition will be on display from March 28 – April 26, 2026, with an opening reception on Sunday, March 29, from 1–4pm that will be free and open to the public. Joan...
The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum serves as a dynamic memorial to social reformer Jane Addams, the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize,...
South of Adler Planetarium on Chicagos Museum Campus in Burnham Park. Beach goers can enjoy food and beverages from Del Campos - offering a Mexican...
No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the Art Institute. Consistently rated among the worlds top museums by TripAdvisor travelers, the Art...
Founded in 1968, the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, is a not-for-profit cultural and educational institution dedicated to enriching lives through the...
Join the Holocaust Resource Center of Kean University for their upcoming conversation on But I Live, with editor Charlotte Schallié. But I Live shares the stories of three Holocaust survivors through
Chicago Collections is a consortium of libraries, museums, and other institutions with archives that collaborates to preserve and share the history and culture of the...
The Logan Square Chamber of Arts’ mission is to establish and promote a vital arts landscape in the Logan Square area. Through partnerships, technical assistance,...
Enjoy a reception and explore new outdoor interactive audio stations that share Chicago voices from the National Public Housing Museum’s oral history archive. This after-hours event celebrates public art at the museum—including works by Amanda Williams and Olalekan Jeyifous, Andrea Carlson, Marisa..
The mission of Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is expressed in its founding principle: “Remember the Past, Transform the Future.” The Museum is dedicated...
The Field Museum is Chicagos most elegant and unique setting for special events. Whether it is an intimate dinner for 10 or a rockin reception...
A resplendent venue showcasing the work of local photographers and artists, the City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower, is centrally located along the city's...
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) is devoted to the promotion, integration and advancement of Puerto Rican arts and culture, presenting...