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Museums and Other Must Sees

For a complete list of Chicago's various museums, check out the Chicago Homepage.

Popular and Recommended:

DuSable Museum of African-American History
740 East 56th Place
947-0600
Free on Thursdays
Exhibits trace the historical experiences and achievements of African-Americans. The museum also sponsors jazz and blues concerts, not to mention theater and outdoor events for children.

Field Museum
Roosevelt Road at Lake Shore Drive
312-922-9410
Free admission on Wednesdays
Located on the lakefront, this natural history museum is home to Sue, the world's most complete T-Rex skeleton.

John Hancock Observatory
Web: www.hancock-observatory.com
875 North Michigan Avenue
312-751-3681
This Michigan Avenue giant (1,127 feet) was built in 1970. Although it is 327 feet lower than the Sears Tower, the observation deck provides a stunning view of the lake and city. The Signature Room bar is a great place to get a drink at night and estimate the amount of electricity necessary to light up the entire city.

Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
312-595-5100
Home to Cineplex Odeon's Imax 3D Theater (with a 6 story screen), the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, a Crystal Garden, a 150-foot Ferris wheel, and a large indoor rollerblading ring, Navy Pier has something for everyone. It's also a great place to take a walk along the riverfront or take a boat ride out to Michigan Lake.

Sears Tower Skydeck
233 South Wacker Drive
312-875-9696
Admission: $6
This soaring structure is the world's second-tallest building (after the 1996 Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur). Take one of the 100 elevators to the Skydeck Observatory on the 103rd floor, 1,353 feet above ground, for a spectacular view of the city.

John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lake Shore Drive
312-939-2438
The Aquarium is free on Mondays.
The world's largest indoor aquarium is actually kind of small, but the dolphin shows and the cute baby beluga whale make the visit worth it.