Amazing exhibits!!! Go for the science and awe. I could have spent days there taking it all in. The…read moredetails and richness in many of the exhibits are GREAT! I took my seven year old but think that the normal exhibits are probably better for children who are a bit older, maybe ten and up. The Pokemon special exhibit was great for kids. It does get crowded so trying to be near the front of the line or at the back with a chill, leisurely pace is a good idea. The entries are timed and groups sort of walk through like a snake. Merch is available with a special voucher only and the worthwhile items are the Excavator Pikachu plush and t-shirts unique to the special exhibit. Most of the offerings are available online at similar prices. But be ready for crowds, expensive food, unruly school/camp groups, and restrooms that have no paper towels. We went on a Thursday in July and walking was a struggle in the main hall. My mom got stepped on.

One of my main reasons for this trip was the visit the Pokemon fossil exhibit. Not sure why there…read moreare not more reviews about it yet! Anyways, it's an additional add on to your base ticket pricing to go inside during a timed entry. Arrived at 9:15am like many other enthusiasts but I absolutely loved it. Once you walk in there's an Aerodactyl and excavator pikachu figure that is a great photo op. The exhibition itself walks you through the history of Pokemon and the different types of fossils that can be compared in the real world. This was so exciting to see and to go through. The life sized fossils were amazing to stand against and compare. Another photo op the end and that's where you get a voucher to purchase up to 5 items in the store with a limit 1 of excavator pikachu plush. After the Pokemon exhibit, there's a ton to see and do. My next favorite was the sue T REX exhibit and the dinosaur fossils too. There were the taxidermy animals too which were nice to see how many different species of animals there are in the world. The field museum is so big that you could literally spend the whole day here. So much to look at and see. Probably the best museum I've been to! Definitely worth checking out.

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.

Small museum with some Interesting exhibits to walk thru. Visited late afternoon and didn't realize…read morethey close at 4pm so we were rushed out after catching the last show. We had a little time while waiting for the show to start so we strolled thru Mission Moon, planet explorers, & other worlds. - Cute photo op with a "flag on the moon" - a couple interactive exhibits - Restrooms are on the mid-level floor and are super busy if you catch it after a show or closing time - mid-level also has vending machines for ice cream, chips, candy, and water but NO prices listed! You have to select it and then pay! Not a fan of that. 16oz of Dasani water was $4.75! The show was entertaining and relaxing. I forgot what it was called? Something about constellations? The guide was knowledge and did a great job but also... I was so comfy and it was so dark I fell asleep a little lol!

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!

A neat small place to learn about Chicago architecture and it's development, with short…read more timelines on the walls and miniature model of the city and another ofWrigley Field. I bought a perfect, sturdy canvas bag labeled Chicago Architecture Center.

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.

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.

Miana, was amazing. She took pictures. She gave us some good feedback and a lot of education. She…read moremade the experience one notch above other experiences!! Thank you Miana!!!! Carla Work

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.

An atypical remnant of the Gilded Age, the Glessner House is a jewel in Chicago's crown. Allegra,…read moreour tour guide, did a wonderful job of weaving history, art, architecture and humor into her presentation. It is a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

fantastic tour and house!!! I learned a lot. great Chicago history and gilded age. highly recommend…read morethis tour. best to book in advance. smaller group.

Wizard of Oz & Tiffany lamps exhibit extended thank goodness! Extremely courteous staff who take…read morethe 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.

Driehaus Museum is beautiful! It is a smaller museum that features stunning art and architecture. I…read morewas able to get a student discount for my ticket, so I only paid $13. If I had paid more, I think I would have been a little disappointed. They offer tours throughout the day and I wish I had joined one. There is a little bit of signage throughout, but I think I would have gotten more out of it with a guide. The bathrooms are located in the basement and they are spotlessly clean. There is a small gift shop on the third floor which has a variety of nice Chicago and gilded age themed gifts. Driehaus Museum was truly a feast for the eyes. I'm not sure I'll come back, as I feel like I've seen what I needed to see, but I'm glad I stopped in. It is beautiful!