How lucky are we to live in a city that house the incredible, iconic, and historic artwork that…read morefinds a home within The Art Institute of Chicago. I've been here many-a-time throughout my years. Some highlights include: Georgia O'Keefe's NYC series and Henry Matisse's Jazz cutouts. Come here to see other classics such as American Gothic, Nighthawks, and A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. You can spend a full day here, so plan accordingly. Also, if you live in Chicago or Illinois, consult your public library for free passes!

The decision to go to Chicago meant that I immediately began looking up landmarks from movies that…read moreI love, so obviously we had to make a trip to The Art Institute of Chicago. And was it incredible to stand in front of A Sunday on La Grande Jatte after watching Ferris Bueller for decades? Of course. It was an awe-inspiring experience that gave me literal goosebumps and even got me a little emotional. But the rest of The Art Institute is incredible, too. We barely scratched the surface and yet managed to see several iconic paintings -- including American Gothic and that famous Van Gogh self-portrait. Obviously we should've planned more than a couple of hours in the place. I feel like you could spend a week wandering around the place and you'd still feel like you hadn't seen everything. I really can't wait to go back someday.

The Field Museum is incredible. It's a research institution, and so there are tons of actual…read morescientists working in the building. The museum is huge, and has so many things to see. The dinosaur exhibit, especially the hall with SUE is amazing. We love coming here.

I'm sorry for being such a Debby downer, but the Field Museum hits differently as an adult. The…read morecontrasts from the alive, vibrance of the aquarium to the dead, dusty replicas of the field museum are stark. Walking through halls of posed and taxidermied animals was sad. While they have the r-rex's bones on display, much of the museum was replicas or casts. The museum is laid out strangely, with sections tucked into corners without signage. Oddly, some had too little signage, while other exhibits were all signs.

The Adler is so, much easier to see the whole museum in one visit vs the Field Museum…read more We watched one of the 3 movies, and i wish we had watched the other two as well. It was a delight to relax and learn about our beautiful moon. Lots of cool exhibits, some interactive and some hands on play for kids. If you or a family member have the slightest passion for space, this is 10/10.

I feel like this is the black sheep or the forgotten child of the museum family, but I love it. We…read morehaven't been here in ages, but our kids loved it too. There were a bunch of reviews saying how parts of exhibits were closed or in disrepair/not functioning. There were some things that were closed off, but generally our kids were able to interact with a lot of the museum. There was a fun space rover that you could actually sit in to steer and drive, which was hilarious. Other simulators allow you to actually control a robot rover as if you're in the station and exploring the terrain. They also have craft stations for a wide age range. It wasn't crazy crowded (which is great), it's small enough that you can see almost everything you want with just a morning trip, and make it back in time for naps or pick a secondary attraction without feeling rushed. I was pleasantly surprised with how much fun we had. Plus, it's probably the most affordable of all the museums, and I feel like we get our money's worth because we got to see everything at our own leisure. Go give the planetarium some love!

You must see the gallery for yourself! The beauty of the space is highlighted by the artwork of 12…read moreartists whom Ted (the owner) has known and represented for many years. It's a contemporary gallery, but the pieces range greatly in medium and style. I'd check this place out. It's one-of-a-kind.

What a place?? Honestly, I've driven past this place time and time again but never stopped in…read more Actually, you have driven by as well but never noticed it. This art gallery is nothing short of amazing!!! The artwork features Chicago's finest artists as well as national artists. Ted, the owner, arranged a private tour of the space as I am considering it for a private event and I didn't want to leave. If you are in need of draw-dropping artwork, know of someone that is or want to host an event, then this is definitely the place to go! He has poured his heart & soul into this place and it shows!

Took the Art Deco tour yesterday, what a great way to learn about some of the history of Chicago as…read morewell as the gorgeous buildings!! Our guide was knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting. Unfortunately I flew out yesterday afterwards, but will definitely be back to check out the Center as well.

Entry to the museum is only five dollars if you show them your ticket from the First Lady boat…read moretour. The ground floor has a short eight minute clip with information about the city. There is also a great display of the city as well as a Wrigley ballpark exhibit. Unfortunately, the upstairs is currently being renovated, so there was not a lot to see this trip. They have a great gift shop.

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.

The Woman in the photo is a current employee at the Color Factory in Chicago…read more She made our experience TERRIBLE As soon as we walked into her location inside the ball area she greeted us rudely and spoke to our kids as if she didn't want to even be there. She does NOT like this job and does NOT know how to speak to children or treat them. It was our child's birthday with all her friends from school and kept rolling her eyes at them to the point where I finally approached her and told her the way she is talking and behaving in front of children is unacceptable Please get this girl proper training She is NOT cut for a job around kids Rudest employee I've ever met

We had so much fun here! I wasn't sure what to expect and we went here on a whim. The museum was so…read moreinteractive! The staff are so nice and offer to take pictures for you through the installations. Highly recommend

This was a super quick experience... 30-45 minutes max... but it was pretty neat if you like this…read moresort of thing. Basic illusions with some neat instagram moments. If you're expecting an afternoon of experiences you'll probably be disappointed. I think if you know what you're getting you'll probably have a swell time. Staff was friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and was in working order.

A great tour if you are interested in architecture, William Morris, the arts & crafts movement or…read moreChicago history. You must buy tickets online before your tour. Groups are held to a small size which allows for lots of questions and time to take pictures. There is only street parking but we had no trouble finding a spot. The tour guides are engaging and the tour goes at a nice clip but most children under the age of 10 or so would not find this interesting. After our tour it was nice to walk around the neighborhood to see other mansions that have avoided demolition or have been built to blend in. A very nice way to spend a day.

What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon!…read more Glessner House offers a peek into a Chicago familiar's history. It also surprised us with the genius planning by their architect. He seemed like a man I would have loved to know. The South Loop is so interesting and this beautiful mansion is a real jewel. The design and furnishings were a nod to the beauty in history. The docent was so nice. She offered information in a way that I could tell she really cared. She was sweet and pleasant and led a very enjoyable tour. I highly recommend visiting at least once - maybe more!!

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

This is a relatively small museum in Near North Side. A small auditorium will greet you upon…read moreentering. The first floor showcases beautiful rooms including the receiving and dining area and more. Fine furniture, statues, and other fixtures have interesting stories. They have a grand staircase that leads to the second floor which houses mainly the Tiffany lamps in different rooms. The third floor has a small Wizard of Oz exhibit with a part where you can take your pictures with some wearable items like a headband with lion's fur and ears, an axe, wands, etc. The small gift shop is also on this floor. You can finish the entire museum in 45 minutes. If you only have limited time in Chicago, you may want to skip this.

Wasn't sure what to expect but this place was great to explore. This would be a great time for the…read morewhole family. Interactive rooms, areas where other guests were taking photos, bright and colorful. Staff was very nice and very helpful. Getting through the museum and for guidance. The location was easy to find and there is parking close by.

This museum is nice, fun for all ages. I really enjoyed walking through the fiber optic hanging…read morelight strands gotta watch out those unexpected walls... lol. The fortune teller was interestingly correct, strange. There are photo ops all throughout which is a great touch. It's also very interactive. Easy to maneuver though and not too big. The staff is very nice as well. Very attentive and helpful, more hands on which is nice. Location was easy to find.