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Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605

Museums

Escape to the Stars in Chicago

The Adler Planetarium—America’s First Planetarium—is more than a museum; it is a laboratory, a classroom, and a community exploring the Universe together. The Adler offers interactive exhibitions, live planetarium shows, hands-on, minds-on STEM education programs, and world-class collections.

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Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show

Garfield Park Conservatory •  Feb 12 – May 11 @ 10AM

The Garfield Park Conservatory’s Spring Flower Show returns!

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Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds at the Art Institute of Chicago

Mar 29 – Jul 30

Unveiling Frida Kahlo’s work for the first time in the Art Institute galleries, this exhibition focuses on the celebrated Mexican artist’s first and only trip to…

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Dozin' with the Dinosaurs at the Field Museum

Apr 18

The lights dim as you explore the rituals of ancient Egyptian culture, guided by the light of your flashlight.

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Shedd Aquarium is the "must-sea" destination in Chicago, housing hundreds of aquatic wonders, including beluga whales, sharks and white-sided dolphins.

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