Jane Addams is an important figure in women's history. She was an advocate of trouble women. In…read morethis museum is artifacts of her and the Hull House, and the museum is on the UIC campus actually in the original house itself. Look at some of the history of women's rights and how they lived. There's lots of information about her and the organization and what happened with all the rights and stuff. A great thing about this museum is that it's free. It's one of the few museums that has no admission, so come whenever it's open. The only thing is they have timed visits. Go online and reserve a time of a day. They were lenient about it the last time. Probably because there's few visitors here at a time so it's not crowded. The first floor has most of the information. It has her desk and a collection of books. Some diagrams also of what the settlement on this site looked like. Upstairs there's a few more cool things. Bedrooms of Addams and everyone. There's also some classic paintings by some of the women from here. Get in free. It's a cheap way to have fun and learn. There's also lots of information inside about important issues like civil rights and voting.

I have never been there, but I wrote asking for help with a family history matter and received no…read morereply. Subsequently, I did find a wonderful website through the University of Chicago which had had pictures and documents about Hull House. I think I could refine my search to see if they have more specific documents from the era I am interested in. They have librarian help with this site. They should post the website on the museum webpage.

This gallery is located on the second floor of the State of Illinois Center, and they have free…read moreexhibits of photos and art. Pop in and have some interesting looks at the building itself along the rear gallery space by the windows.

I read about this museum closing in June and made a point to stop by for the first time a couple of…read moreweeks ago. After visiting, it's sad to know it's shutting down. This is a free public museum that showcases local talent. This is one of the better art museums in the city. The museum space isn't large, but it isn't small either. They have two floors of content, and the space is maximized to showcase the artists on display. Our visit included two artists that I hadn't heard of, but thoroughly enjoyed seeing and learning about. One of them was the Barbara Nessim exhibit upstairs, which was terrific. She has a rich and interesting history in the arts dating back to the 60's. Her work pioneered computer graphics, and she had an impact in so many ways outside of the art world. A letter opposing the closure of this art museum has been created. Please consider signing this to keep this museum open: https://openletter.earth/letter-opposing-the-closing-of-dpam-f02e5d5a Cheers.

This afternoon I attended a tour of the DePaul Art Museum's "Edgar Miller, Anti-Modern, 1917-1967"…read moreexhibit. The DePaul Art Museum is one of Chicago's smaller art museums, but it's a gem and well worth visiting. Conveniently located just east of the Red Line L stop on Fullerton Avenue, it's part of the DePaul University campus in Lincoln Park. They focus on modern and contemporary art with a permanent collection of over 3500 objects, all with a connection to Chicago. Their exhibits are thoughtful and engaging, and best of all the museum is free! Edgar Miller (1899-1993), the subject of their current exhibit, was a multi-disciplined, Chicago-based artist and designer who has been largely overlooked through the years. He started his career doing illustrations and graphic design for Alfonso Iannelli. Later he worked independently creating sculpture, art, ceramics, stained glass, graphics and architecture (oftentimes repurposing old structures and embellishing them with his artistic details). In the late 1950s he did freelance graphic and packaging work for the Container Corporation of America. Although there is a wonderful book on his career, the is the first major exhibit of his work. I highly recommend a visit to this wonderful Chicago museum, their current Miller exhibit, and future exhibits.

The Wilder Park Conservatory is located in Wilder Park. My husband and I went there to see the…read moreflowers on display. The conservatory also hosts a pond with fish. Although small, this is a fun place to bring the whole family. I highly recommend the Wilder Park Conservatory.

Very cute! Stopped by with husband and baby for a nice…read moreSunday stroll. Tiny but lovely! Located in Wilder Park. Conservatory is free, donations are encouraged, open daily I believe, free parking close by. Very well maintained, has a small fish pond. I believe they have flower shows from time to time. The nearby walking area (I think they use it for weddings also) is absolutely lovely! Beautiful green arches, flowers, garden, and a small tent for events. Wilder Park is also a large park where you can stroll, has a large child play area, and the Art museum is close by. The mansion is also located very close by (didn't get in to see it but seems interesting). Would definitely recommend!

Garden Party…read more 2.5-acre garden located at the south end of Chicago's Millennium Park in the famous Loop District. The Good: * Free! My favorite price. * Easy access from the Red Line. * As stated above, it's located in Millennium Park, which is an awesome place. * We visited in mid-summer, and the garden was in full bloom and full of butterflies. The Meh: * On the smaller side for a botanical garden, but it's free, so what are you going to do? The Ugly: * Parking is available at the nearby Millennium Park parking garage, which is beaucoup bucks! $40 for up to 3 hours, and it just goes up from there. Pro Tip: It's way cheaper to take the Red Line, but if you must drive, you can save 50% by buying your parking ahead of time. Conclusion: If you're visiting Chicago, then Millennium Park is a must-see, and while you're here, swing through the garden.

Lurie gardens. I talked with the paid master gardener, leader, and some of the volunteers…read more Garden is highly managed. They do not have invasive plants. Some weeding required. No chemicals and big sections in planting transition. Monarch butterflies here now. In millennium Park Luri Garden is 2.5 acres comprised of native prairie grasses, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Surrounded by skyscrapers. Who knew? A peaceful natural looking garden in the big sky city.

Very cool space to see a free community art exhibit, but be aware there are no restrooms and in…read moreorder to use a restroom you have to cross the street and go up the stairs of the Chicago Cultural Museum, although I bet/hope they have an accessible entrance with a ramp somewhere!! The space inside is light and airy, although oddly filled with mosquitoes on the day we visited!! I got a few mosquito bites! The guard was chatting with friends on his phone the whole time, but did stop long enough to tell me where to find a bathroom. Free entry was greatly appreciated. Street Parking was about $20 for our visit which took about 2 hours as we got coffee nearby too.

Although the museum was super small since it was basically about the size of one exhibit at a…read moremoderately-sized museum, the museum had some eye-pleasing and interesting artwork to see especially the ones involving typefaces and principles of design. It gave off a vibe of an architecture major.

I am a huge fan of train museums. This one is a small museum but you do get to visit the inside of…read morethe train cars. It is located only a few blocks from the main train station of Bensenville. This museum is only open for a short amount of time 2 days a week. Inside the train cars you'll find history of the railroad in the Bensenville area and even more about the surrounding areas. It's a great little museum!

My husband and I were in Elmhurst looking for something fun to do and the Elmhurst History Museum…read morefit that bill. This is a really neat museum. While detailing the past, it has some current innovations like a large movie screen where you can select different videos on the village's history to watch. The museum features many artifacts from the permanent collection as well as a timeline of village history. While we were there the rotating exhibits were being changed. For a fun day with history, I highly recommend the Elmhurst History Museum!

Ah memories! This is a fantastic exhibit located in the Elmhurst Museum of History…read more You will discover the evolution of the retail industry and brick and mortar stores going back to the 1800s with artifacts,images and memorabilia . Relive the days when people would get dressed up in their Sundays Best for lunch at the Walnut Room located in Marshall Fields. Look at the Sears or Montgomery Wards Holiday catalogs See a re-creation of a Holiday Window from Marshall Fields. The exhibit is open thru Jan 28,2024. Admission is free.