Museums & galleries in Chicago

This is a huge pavilion where you can actually get hands-on with science. The main highlight is a real German U-505 submarine captured during World War II, housed in a massive underground hall. Ther

One of the most influential galleries in the US, operating since 1963. They showcase works by art market 'blue chips': David Hockney, Pablo Picasso, Jean Dubuffet, and Jaume Plensa.

The museum focuses on art created after 1945. There are no dusty archives here — the exhibitions are constantly changing, showcasing video art, installations, conceptual sculpture, and contemporary ph

One of the oldest and largest art museums in the USA, which regularly ranks at the top of global ratings. It houses the second-largest collection of Impressionism in the world after France. You’ll see

It's located in an old four-story mansion, which is a historical architectural landmark in itself. This is one of the few museums in the world devoted entirely to medicine. The collection has everythi

This is a 'vault' of our planet's history — from dinosaurs to ancient civilizations. The museum's star is Sue the Tyrannosaurus, the most complete skeleton in the world. Next to her is the even bigger

Specializes in contemporary painting and top-level art photography. Very aesthetic, often large-format works that would fit perfectly in the interior of a luxury penthouse. They often hold exhibitions