Museums in Chicago, IL

Founded in 1976, the Cambodian Association of Illinois is a nonprofit, social service organization that serves the economic needs of the residents of Cambod

The Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, Illinois is one of the largest and most stunning conservatories in the world, and it’s free. We change lives throu

Wrightwood 659 is a new exhibition space conceived for the presentation of exhibitions of architecture and of socially engaged art. It is designed by Pritzk

The 12,000-square-foot space first served this purpose for the Chicago presentation of the groundbreaking national touring exhibition, Art AIDS America, whi

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art promotes public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of intuitive and outsider art through educatio

SAE Institute Chicago, located in the heart of the River North neighborhood, boasts professional quality studios and award winning Instructors. Hands-

An ever-evolving immersive art experience in Chicago, featuring Yayoi Kusama's Dots Obsession and more interactive art installations.WNDR Museum is designed

PRIMITIVE in Chicago features one-of-a-kind african art, asian antiques, antique chinese furniture, authentic artifacts, tribal textiles, lighting and luxu

Richard Norton Gallery is always seeking good examples of American and European Impressionist and Modern paintings, drawings and sculpture. These include wor

The National Hellenic Museum is the premier institution for sharing the Greek story; a story that laid the foundation for Western civilization, contributed

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum explores the art, architecture, and design of the late 19th century to the present. Its permanent collection and tempora

The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum celebrates the Chicago River and its world-famous movable bridges. Beginning at river level and spiraling fi

** River Cruise season has ended for 2023. Please visit architecture.org/tours for our dozens of walking and bus tours which depart year round. ** The Chica

Where can you take your picture with a million bucks? Try your hand at managing inflation? These are just some of the interactive activities available at t

The Design Museum of Chicago inspires, educates, and fosters innovation through design. We define design broadly, from architecture to street art, fr

The American Writers Museum, the first of its kind in the nation, features fun and interactive exhibits for readers and writers of all ages. Explore more th

14,000 sq ft of original art! Heather is a world-renowned local artist who offers a limitless range of custom styles to compliment any space. We pri

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is located at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street on floors two through four of the historic Monroe Buildi

Held over three days each June in the city's beloved Green Park, the Chicago Blues Festival is one of the highlights of the city's summer lineup. Original

Graduate education center for Jewish learning and leadership. Offers an array of interesting programming (much of it open to the public), including lecture

Woman Made Gallery's goal is to cultivate, promote and support the work of female-identified artists by providing exhibition opportunities, profession

Clarke House is oldest surviving building in the original Chicago city limits. Built in 1836 for New York businessman Henry Brown Clarke, the timber fra

From its earliest beginnings, Chicago has been defined as a city rising from the lake. From French fur traders paddling canoes to lumber-laden schooners a

Heritage Museum of Asian Art showcases a wide range of art forms, spanning many cultures and time periods of Asia. The museum's collection includes archaic a

The Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago is a site for inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens