The 8 Best Museums in Chicago

"From its 26 miles of scenic lakefront shoreline to its iconic architecture and incredible food scene, there's much to love about Chicago. However, many visitors might not know that it also happens to have one of the most incredible museum scenes in the country. Clustered along the lakefront and tucked into vibrant communities beyond downtown, these institutions tell stories that span art, science, space, history, and culture."

"However, many visitors might not know that it also happens to have one of the most incredible museum scenes in the country. Clustered along the lakefront and tucked into vibrant communities beyond downtown, these institutions tell stories that span art, science, space, history, and culture. Some like Adler Planetarium, are world-famous, while others like the National Museum of Mexican Art, reward those willing to venture away from downtown."

Chicago combines 26 miles of scenic lakefront, iconic architecture, and a renowned food scene with a diverse and powerful museum landscape. Major institutions cluster along the lakefront while other important museums are located within vibrant neighborhoods beyond downtown. Museums cover art, science, space, history, and cultural subjects, offering both world-famous destinations such as Adler Planetarium and community-focused institutions such as the National Museum of Mexican Art. The museum scene rewards both casual visitors and explorers willing to venture off the central tourist corridor. Eight standout museums showcase the breadth of Chicago’s collections, programming, and neighborhood reach.

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