See Chicago
The Art Institute is home to the famous American Gothic and an extraordinary collection of Impressionist paintings featuring Van Gogh, Seurat, Renoir, and more than 30 pieces by Monet.
Hours:
Monday - Wednesday, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday, 10:30am - 8:00pm (Free Admission 5:00 - 8:00)
Friday, 10:30am - 8:00pm
Saturday - Sunday, 10:30 - 5:00
Admissions:
Adults: $18
Children, Students, and Seniors (65 and up): $12
Chicago Residents receive a $2 discount on admission. Proof of residency is
required.
The Field Museum of Natural History
Founded with artifacts from 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, the Field Museum houses Egyptian mummies, an underground adventure, and "Sue," the largest T-Rex in the world!
Hours: 9am - 5pm, last admission 4pm.
Please note - schools planning a visit to the Field Museum must pre-register at least two weeks in advance by visiting the Field Museum website.
Basic Admissions:
Adults:
Regular Admissions $15
Chicago Admissions $13
Children (ages 3 - 11):
Regular Admissions $10
Chicago Admissions $8
Students (with ID):
Regular Admissions $12
Chicago Admissions $10
Seniors (ages 65+):
Regular Admissions $12
Chicago Admissions $10
Can you resist an aquarium that shipped seawater directly from Florida to build the first ever inland saltwater collection? In 2007, Shedd Aquarium was the most visited cultural attraction in Chicago.
Hours:
Weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm
Weekends 9:00am - 6:00pm
Admissions:
Adults: $26.95
Children (ages 3 - 11): $19.95
The Museum of Science and Industry
The MSI is known for holding unique and bizarre exhibits. See the U-505, the only German submarine in the US, descend a mineshaft to see a coal mine, or walk through Yesterday's Mainstreet!
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Admissions:
Adult:
Regular Admissions $15
Chicago Admissions $13
Child (3 - 11):
Regular Admissions $10
Regular Admissions $9
Seniors (ages 65+):
Regular Admissions $14
Chicago Admissions $12
Adler is the first planetarium to ever be built in the western hemisphere! Experience space for yourself through an exciting virtual reality environment in the space theater and various hands-on exhibits.
Hours: Weekdays 10:00am - 4:00pm
Weekends 10:00am - 5:00pm
General Admission (not including shows):
Adult:
Regular Admissions $10
Chicago Admissions $8
Child (3 - 11):
Regular Admissions $6
Chicago Admissions $5
Seniors (ages 65+):
Regular Admissions $8
Broadway in Chicago is the source for terrific seats to the most exciting shows in Chicago's bustling downtown theater district. Rush tickets are offered for $25 on the day of the show!
Chicago Mercantile Exchange & Chicago Board of Trade
Visit the world's oldest futures and stock options exchange located right here at Chicago! Watch traders as they shout and use specialized hand signals to trade on the trading floor.
Hours:
20 South Wacker Drive
Weekdays 8:00am - 4:30pm
141 West Jackson Boulevard
Weekdays 8:00am - 4:00pm
Please note that visiting the Chicago Board of Trade requires advance reservation. Click here for more information.
Enjoy the best views Chicago has to offer! Breathtaking 360° views stretch across 4 states Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois including stunning views of Lake Michigan and a beautiful night cityscape. Voted Chicagos best view by TripAdvisor, Chicago Tribune and Yelp.
Hours:
Weekdays and Weekends 9:00am - 11:00pm (last arrival at 10:30pm)
Admissions:
Adults (12+) $21
Youth (3 - 11) $16
Children (under 3) FREE
Group Rates - For 20 or more people:
Adults (12 - 64) $14
Senior Citizens (65+) $12
Youth (3 - 11) $8.50
Children (under 3) FREE