111 S. Michigan
Ave., The Loop, Chicago,
Call 312-443-3600 for more details.
Cost--$8
This is the most popular art museum in Chicago,
Illinois. The highlights of Art Institute
of Chicago are some of the world-famous
paintings including, superb collection of
Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings.
You will be delighted to browse through
the master works by Monet, Renoir, Gauging,
and Van Gough. Some of the museum's best
known paintings include Grant Wood's American
Gothic, Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, Pablo
Picasso's Old Guitarist, and Georges Seurat's
A Sunday Afternoon on La Grande Jatte-1884.
Nearby Hotels
Clarion Barcelo Hotel Chicago
Chicago Hotel Embassy Suite
Chicago Hotel Fairfield Inn
Chicago Hotel 71
600 St. Michigan
Ave., Chicago, Illinois
Call 312-663-5554 for more details.
This is one of the most fascinating museums
of media. Museum of Contemporary Photography
dedicates its marvelous exhibits to the
field of Photo-journalism. You will be
delighted to go through the extensive
collection of photographs, especially
American works from 1959 to present times.
The temporary exhibitions showcase images
by both nationally recognized and upcoming
regional artists.
1852 W. 19th
St., Chicago, Illinois
Call 312-738-1503 for more details.
This is one of the most popular museums
in Washington D.C. Museum of Fine Arts
is home to some of world's finest collections
of marvelous Mexican-American paintings,
artworks and sculptures. These masterpieces
have been done by members of the Mexican-American
communities.
You will be delighted to browse through
some of the marvelous 20th Century Mexican
artworks and masterpieces by upcoming
and renowned artists-Frida Kahlo and Diego
Riviera.
5700 S. Lake
Shore Dr., Chicago
Call 800-468-6674 for more details.
Cost-- $9
This is one of the most spectacular museums
in Chicago. Museum of Science & Industry
has a over 2,000 exhibits on three floors.
The museum's building was designed in
1892, and is the only surviving building
of the World's Fair.
You will be delighted to explore the exciting
Boeing 727, and make noises in the acoustically
perfect Whispering Gallery. Do check out
the educative exhibit on HIV and AIDS.
Nearby Hotels
Chicago Hotel Homewood Suites
1801 S. Indiana
Ave., Chicago, Illinois
Call 312-326-0270 for more details.
This is one of the most memorable museums.
National Vietnam Veterans Museum salutes
the brave people who gave up their lives
for Vietnam through the exhibits. National
Vietnam Veterans Museum takes pride in
exhibiting its collection of more than
700 splendid artworks.
You will be delighted to browse through
these fascinating and educative artworks
which are inclusive of, beautiful paintings',
touching photographs, and marvelous sculptures
from all over the country and other countries.
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Chicago Hotel Best Western
664 N. Michigan
Ave., The Loop, Chicago
Call 312-664-3939 for more details.
Cost-- $7
This is one of the most prominent art
museums in Chicago. Terra Museum of American
Art exhibits on beautiful18th Century
American impressionism and present day
folk art.
You will be delighted to browse through
the master artworks of renowned artists--
Whistler, Sargent, Winslow Homer, and
Andrew Wyeth.
700 Grand Ave.,
Chicago, Illinois
Call 312-527-3000 for more details.
Cost-Adults--$6.50
Children--$5.50
This is one of the most popular cultural
museums in Chicago. Kids will be delighted
to watch the varieties of exhibits on
different child-related issues. The highlights
of these fascinating exhibits are that
they are aimed at pre-schoolers and teenagers.
Don't forget to show your child the marvelous
exhibit on Sesame Street. Dinosaur Expedition
re-creates an expedition to the Sahara,
allowing kids to experience camp life
and conduct scientific research.
Nearby Hotels
Chicago Hotel Super 8'0'Hare
Chicago Hotel Doubletree & Executive
Meeting Center
1601 N. Clark
St., Lincoln Park, Chicago
Call 312-642-4600 for more details.
Cost-- $5
This is one of Chicago's oldest cultural
museums. The highlights of Chicago Historical
Society are the interesting permanent
exhibits. These permanent exhibits are
inclusive of the much-loved Diorama Room,
which portrays scenes from Chicago's history
and Chicago's first locomotive.
You will be fascinated by the marvelous
painting-- A House Divided: America in
the Age of Lincoln, which explores the
institution of slavery in America and
the devastation of the Civil War.
Don't forget to check out, the popular
Illinois Pioneer Life Gallery, where there
are daily crafts demonstrations by costumed
docents. Beautiful Costumes that were
worn by George Washington and John Adams
have been displayed here.
Nearby Hotels-Chicago Hotel Radisson 0'Hare
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