American Writers Museum

The American Writers Museum is the only museum of its kind in the nation, celebrating the breadth of American writing through interactive exhibits and programming that honors the past, promotes the present and inspires the future of writing in the United States. Writing is essential to our country, and it is our aim to engage […]

Design Museum of Chicago

The Design Museum of Chicago educates, innovates, and inspires through design. Through exhibitions, public and private programs, digital media, and workshops the museum facilitates an open conversation about design across disciplines and borders. ​We believe design has the capacity to fundamentally improve the human condition, and strive to make it accessible to everyone through a […]

International Museum of Surgical Science

The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square feet of public galleries committed to the history of surgery, and an exquisite permanent collection of art and artifacts from the history of Medicine. Its mission is to enrich people’s lives by enhancing their appreciation and understanding […]

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art

Established in June 1991, Intuit is one of the premier museums in the world dedicated to presenting self-taught art, defined as the work of artists who demonstrate little influence from the mainstream art world and who instead are motivated by their unique personal visions. The museum is temporarily closed for renovations through late 2024. Please […]

McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum

The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum celebrates the Chicago River and its world-famous movable bridges. Beginning at river level and spiraling five stories up, the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore a historic landmark bridgehouse. Address: 99 Chicago Riverwalk Chicago Ill. 60601 Hours: Thursday-Monday, 10am–5pm Tuesday-Wednesday, closed bridgehousemuseum.org

Mindworks: The Science of Thinking

Mindworks is the world’s first discovery center and working lab dedicated to behavioral science. Free and located in the heart of downtown Chicago, Mindworks welcomes visitors to participate in studies that examine the science of human behavior, particularly judgment and decision making, and to experience hands-on exhibits showcasing the powerful, real-world impact of behavioral science. Mindworks […]

Museum of Broadcast Communications

The mission of The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) is to collect, preserve, and present historic and contemporary radio and television content as well as educate, inform, and entertain the public through its archives, public programs, screenings, exhibits, publications, and online access to its resources. Address: 360 N State St Chicago Ill. 60654 Hours: Tuesday, […]

Museum of Contemporary Photography

The Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) is the world’s premier college art museum dedicated to photography. As an international hub, the MoCP generates ideas and provokes dialogue among students, artists and diverse communities through groundbreaking exhibitions and programming. The MoCP’s mission is to cultivate a deeper understanding of the artistic, cultural and political roles of […]

Poetry Foundation

Visit the Poetry Foundation, the Architecture Institute of America Award-winning home for poetry in downtown Chicago. The Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine, is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture. It exists to discover and celebrate the best poetry and to place it before the largest possible […]