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    4.6 (161 reviews)
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    Ceiling stain glass dome in the house's gallery room
    Kelly Ann W.

    WOW! We to see the Rookery as I am a Frank Lloyd fan, and after, we decided to check out Dreihaus since it was close. So glad we made the time to tour this museum house. I was blown away each room we stepped in to. So much opulence! Gorgeous furnishings, decor, wall treatments. Each room grander than the next. All featuring exquisite pieces from artists, notably for me; Tiffany and Mary Cassat and the very numerous and timely political cartoon collection. I've been to some Vanderbilt houses and I felt like they've got nothing on the marble & stretched fabric walls and the over the top wood and tile of Nickerson. The lovely security guard asks if we had any questions and talked to us for like 15 minites about the history of the house. She was so knowledgeable! If you are into vintage architecture and design, don't miss this place!

    John H.

    Stunning restored and/or maintained home with interesting exhibits. Great staff-very helpful, and friendly. Free Wednesdays from 4-7, but easily worth the price of admission.

    Crystal Z.

    Neighborhood gem - I learned so much about the history of the Nickerson Mansion The Tiffany Lamp exhibit was also stunning!

    Ornate heavy stuff
    Dave C.

    The main attraction of the museum is in an extremely well-built house from the "Gilded Age" that was built over a 4-year period from 1879-1883 with no cost spared for top quality. It has been restored to its original grandeur. The first floor looks like something right out of an affluent place in 1890. There are 3 floors. The guided tour takes an hour and you get good stories. You can tour on your own as well as your own pace. They have an app you can download for details. The tour is $5 more and enables your questions to get answered.

    The Oz exhibit
    Rpisces G.

    Neighborhood gem. Very close to public transport, shops, and restaurants. Museum is large, has many levels.

    Bob R.

    What a gem, and who knew such a great historical home/museum in Chicago. I was amazed at the original or period furniture, paintings, wall coverings, lamps, woodwork, stone work, stained glass, ceilings, etc. It was a lot to take in. The first floor is where they have the rooms layed out as they were when the home was occupied. The furnishings were lovely to see. One can only imagine the opulence at the time it was occupied. The second floor housed the bedrooms. For some time, this was used by the American College of Surgeons, who emptied the furniture from the 2nd floor. So, the bedrooms were empty of furniture, but the walls were covered by the artwork from a special exhibit. The same was true with the 3rd floor. The rooms were being used to display the art exhibit. The 3rd floor also has the museum gift shop. This was really a treat to see.

    Wizard of Oz exhibit
    Lauren K.

    Wizard of Oz & Tiffany lamps exhibit extended thank goodness! Extremely courteous staff who take the time out of their day to answer any questions about the house's history! $15 tickets for students with ids, admission ends an hour before close. Kiddy corner to McCormick house as well.

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    Danny K.

    An excellent display of a mansion built with craftsmanship and marble, granite, different woods from around the world throughout the mansion from floor to ceiling. If you go, take the tour. Then explore on your own. For a limited time there is also a wizard of Oz display room. Call ahead. Possibly Wednesdays are free admission.

    Patrick D.

    Stopped in for their new exhibit on Rory McEwan and ended up staying far longer than planned. This is my favorite museum but I'll admit I've been less than excited by some of their visiting exhibits. This one was a joy. Great art intermixed with historic examples. Nicely curated. And my first chance to explore the new auditorium. A great add on to a visit to the city. Just a couple blocks off Michigan avenue shopping

    Christina D.

    Go on Wednesday between 4-6 and you can see it for free! They had a great Tiffany glass exhibit that is on until march. Tomorrow they are opening up a wizard of oz exhibit. The staff were very helpful. The house itself is a true masterpiece I would pay attention to the details of the room not just what is adorning it. Nice little afternoon. I don't think you would spend more than an hour here but there was only one exhibit open when I was here.

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    Melissa S.

    The Museum is located just steps from the Magnificent Mile. When you need a break from shopping come and visit this museum. Philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus, sponsored its restoration from 2003-2008 and was named after him. His collection of antiques from the Gilded Age, is housed in the museum. I loved the silk wall coverings, it looks like wallpaper, but it's all silk. Some of the walls were covered in tiles. It was beautiful. The rooms are corded off to keep visitors away from furniture and antiques. On the 3rd floor they have a piece of the silk wall covering and tiles you can touch. This was a worthwhile stop during our short trip in Chicago. It was perfect for a rainy day.

    Peter E.

    What a great place! Being a native of the Chicago area when I was much younger, this is a "new" museum for me. It was close to our hotel so we decided to check it out. Worth every penny, and my 10 and 13 year old even enjoyed it. If you like design, each room has something to geek out on, for me it was multiple things, but just seeing the tile in some of these rooms brought me joy.

    Andra T.

    It's a while that I wanted to visit this museum since it's in River North and finally yesterday I made it. Honestly,it's one of the most beautiful museum in Chicago! The art and architecture it's from 19th-century which in my opinion it's very unique and gorgeous makes you feel in another universe. I totally recommended to visit this museum especially if you're an art lover.

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    Amazing. So beautiful. Love learning the history about the home and loved the Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit.

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    It was just a beautiful home. I will take out of town visitors here when they come to town.

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    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    7.5 miHyde Park

    What a lovely museum and a must see for any parent with a kid visiting the Chicago area (parents…read moreenjoy it too). You can spend days here! Our main excitement was U-505 submarine. We bought the additional tour of the submarine and it was well worth it. My kiddo is obsessed with submarines and what a story this submarine has to tell and even more incredible how they got it here. We also loved the exhibit on Paul Tazewell which was a limited engagement to see his beautiful pieces of art (costumes) especially those from Wicked which were just out of this world. We also loved all the interactive exhibits like the one where butterflies land on you on a screen based on how still you can be. We also spent a great amount of time looking at the space artifacts and even took in a movie (additional cost) which was a great way to unwind a little after being on our feet the majority of the day. Love this museum!

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    The Art Institute of Chicago

    4.7(2.5k reviews)
    1.0 miThe Loop

    Visiting the Art Institute of Chicago had long been on my bucket list ever since taking an art…read morehistory class in high school, so it was a dream come true to finally see it in person. I booked my tickets in advance on the morning of my visit and walked over from River North in the afternoon. Upon entering the galleries, I went up the central staircase and immediately found myself in a room with my favorite Impressionist masterpieces, including works by Monet, Seurat, Caillebotte, Van Gogh, and Matisse...just to name a few. I wandered through the other galleries and continued to spot my favorite paintings from other art periods. I even found a mummy! The museum layout was a little confusing, but the galleries were well-labeled, and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable in helping me find my way. Thinking that I would only spend about an hour in the museum, I ended up staying almost until closing. Before leaving, I stopped in at the gift shop to pick up some postcards to commemorate my visit. I highly recommend the Art Institute of Chicago to anyone visiting the city, and I would definitely consider coming back when I have more time on my next visit.

    One of the best and biggest art museums I've ever been to…read more I brought my 11-year-old son with me on a Monday morning in August. The only downsides were just how insanely packed it was, and the price of admission - $32 for adults (but free for my son at least). But it's worth it to fork over the cash and brave the crowds. The collections are stunning and expansive and truly breathtaking. The paintings are well spaced out with ample descriptions and information. Like most museums of this size and prestige, the building and the people watching are just as interesting as the art. Definitely hope to return someday as I've barely scratched the surface!

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    Field Museum - Ancient Americas, first level

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    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    2.0 miNear Southside

    An institution here in Chicago. I went over the weekend with my husband and toddler and we had a…read moregreat time! The parking situation (which with a toddler can sometimes make or break an outing) was honestly super easy which made the entire experience that much more smooth. There is a dinosaur exhibit happening here now which was really our main pull. This exhibit was AWESOME! It goes on to show what happened after an asteroid ended the dinosaurs' reign and what happened between then and the world we know now. It was done really thoughtfully and was my favorite of the day. My son was gobsmacked -- especially at the dinosaur fossils! His favorites were the Spinosaurus and Apatosaurus. He also really enjoyed the mummies, which surprised me because it was a little scary. We were in and out in about 2 hours which ended up being the perfect about of time for us with a kid. We will continue to come back over the years!

    Awesome museum if you like natural history- culture, artifacts, fossils, and most recently Pokémon!…read moreI've been a fan of Pokémon for many years, so I really wanted to see the fossil Pokémon exhibit at the Field! Came here a few days ago with one of my friends - who is also a fan of Pokémon. Tickets are 48$ for adults. Since the Pokémon exhibit requires times entry, it means you'll have to usually buy your tix ahead of time online. This means you'll also have to pay online fees for tix, and you'll have to forgo any discounts such as student discounts if you qualify. Student discounts require that you purchase tix in person, as you can't buy a Pokémon tix separately online without the entry tix to the Field. Now onto the good stuff... the exhibits! I shall discuss the Pokémon museum first. I knew for a long time that many of the fossil type Pokémon were based on true animals from the past. The exhibit did a good job bringing the magic of Pokémon and tying it in with real life. So while the exhibit was very cute, it was also informative. Great for young kids and Pokémon adults (like myself)! Pokémon featured included Kabuto, Omanyte, Pikachu (of course!), Aerodactyl, Tyrunt, etc. At the end of the exhibit you get a voucher for purchasing items at the popup store. They had most things in stock- so I was able to buy a hat, a t shirt and an excavator Pikachu plush. There is a 5 item max including 1 max Pikachu plush. They had a really cute hoodie, but sadly they didn't have any in S or M size. They had plenty of clothes for larger sizes L and up. I spent about an hour in the Pokémon exhibit and another 20 minutes or so in the popup store. Afterwards, I spent the next couple of hours perusing the other exhibits - including stones/gems, prehistory (dinos and big mammals), Tibet, China, plants and modern day animals (taxidermy). There was a lot to see, but after a while things started to look the same. For those thinking about doing the Pokémon exhibit- if you're not that into Pokémon, it might not be worth it. But if you're a Pokémon fan, I think it's worth it, especially if you want the event exclusive merch!

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    Museum of Contemporary Art - Chicago - Restaurant

    Museum of Contemporary Art - Chicago

    3.9(628 reviews)
    0.4 miStreeterville, Near North Side
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    I loved my experience! I really appreciate the free Tuesday nights for Illinois residents. That's…read moresuch a treat! Beautiful museum with multiple floors, excellent customer service, plenty of comfortable seating, cool gift shop, and a cafe and restaurant too. It has everything I need! The vibes are good here. I enjoyed all the floors and saw an impressive variety of art. I also wanted to see the Yoko Ono exhibit and I really enjoyed it. I appreciated how interactive it was. There were a few writing stations with activities, such as writing about your mom and taping it to the wall, and writing a wish on a tag and tying it to the wish tree. One room was blue and there were blue markers available and people were encouraged to add to it. Fabulous venue!

    Finally visited this River North museum during my return to Chicago. Since I wasn't a CHI/IL…read moreresident, the adult ticket price was $22, however you can also opt for the Pay As You Wish option, which is essentially Suggested Donation. While the museum is 4 floors, the exhibits weren't as plentiful. The 1st floor is basically their cafe. The 2nd and 4th floors are prob the floors with more artwork. The 3rd fl felt like an "in-between" floor. Thankfully, the Yoko Ono exhibit was on display, which featured several interactive activations, like a Wish Tree or writing on a wall, which were fun. Their Museum Shop also spans from floors 1-2. I wouldn't say that this museum has the popular artists. The overall artworks are a mix of abstract, photography, and mixed media. I wouldn't recommend it as a "Must See" for tourists, personally. However, I'm an art enthusiast and still thought it was a decent museum to walk through. Perhaps opt for the Suggested Donation for this one.

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    4.5(119 reviews)
    1.1 miThe Loop

    When we first visited Color Factory two years ago, my daughters did not want to leave. On our most…read morerecent trip back to the city, they wanted to see it again. We still had a good time, but the venue was pretty much the same, so there was nothing new for them to get as excited about. We still enjoyed walking through the rooms, etc. Hopefully, the CF team can develop some new experiences in the space to get us to go back on our next visit to the city.

    This was the most wonderful experience! I highly recommend it if you're in Chicago. It's located in…read morethe Willis Tower, so if you're going to the Skydeck it's a quick little jaunt over before or after. I wasn't sure what to expect, and it ended up being so much better than I imagined! All the people working were friendly, knew what they were doing, and helped us have the best experience we could have. I loved every part of it, and it was awesome tying in all the senses to color! The tasting one was so fun, I ended up guessing mine right! I think my husband and I had the most fun with the partner drawing activity, that's a keepsake for sure, haha! Other faves were the poem and balloon exhibit and of course, the ball pit. We came with our 6 year old nephew but I think the adults had more fun than he even did! It was fun to let loose and be a kid again. I was thankful for all the fun photo ops, it made it easier to get great pics without having our phones out the whole time. The only bummer was the ice cream. We paid $1 per person for it and it was just one tiny little ball with a wooden spoon, and I could taste the spoon more than the ice cream.

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    4.1(410 reviews)
    1.3 miLincoln Park

    I wish I had the time to actually stop and fully experience each of the exhibits more clearly. I'll…read morehave to take another trip. The kiddos enjoyed the sensing Chicago exhibit. I enjoyed learning more about the Chicago fire, the world fair & about the history of Uptown Theater. There is a cafe with coffee and other Chicago staples. I didn't eat there but I love the attention to detail on their menu offering. The kiddos said they love seeing the old trains & thought they looked better than the current or new ones.

    If you've been to Field Museum, MSI, Institute of Art, Shedd Aquarium, and are looking to satisfy…read moreyour museum craving, this is a great option. You can get a discounted ticket on Groupon, and they also offer free tours to the public. The museum has two levels - the first one is mainly a theater and a diorama exhibit, while the second floor has a lot of artifacts about the history of Chicago from 1600-1700's and into the 21st century. What I liked in particular is that it covered multiple aspects - immigrants, industry, fashion, art, commerce, civil rights, architecture, famous people, and so much more. You'll definitely learn a lot - plan at least 3 hours. The only thing that could have improved the experience would be better designed plaques with text (or lighting). Some of them were hard to read because it was either too dark in the room or the text was white color on yellow / pale-blue background which didn't provide enough contrast. Other than that, this museum is definitely worth visiting!

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