Things to See in Chicago
Have you ever heard of the expression "Chicago is my kind of a town?" Well, it's true. Chicago is everyone's kind of a town. Whether you enjoy going to a museum, shopping, take part in outdoors activities, or simply taking adventurous trips across town, than Chicago is the place for you. The following are links to websites that provide a rich source of information about Chicago and a list of suggested things to see while in town. A visit to anyone of these locations will certainly make your AAAS Conference experience more enjoyable and rewarding.
General Websites
Ethnic Museums
Museums/Attractions
General Websites:
Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau "Choose Chicago"
***This website has an amazing video about Chicago.
Chicago Office of Tourism
***This site provides free audio tours online and information about Chicago neighbourhood tours.
Visit Chicago Online
**A good way to learn about Chicago before attending the conference.
Ethnic Museums:
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
238 W. 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 949-1000
http://www.ccamuseum.org/
Cambodian Association of Illinois Memorial and Museum
2831 W. Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 878-5299
http://www.cambodian-association.org/
***Make sure to visit the Cambodian Killing Fields Memorial
Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago
2249 W. Superior St
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 421-8020
http://www.ukrainiannationalmuseum.org/eng/index.html
Polish Museum of American
984 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 384-3352
http://www.polishmuseumofamerica.org/
Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E. 85th St
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (773) 702-9520
http://oi.uchicago.edu/museum/
***Special Exhibits: Catastrophe! The Looting of Iraq's Past. Opening April 10, 2008.
Japanese Cultural Center
1016 W. Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 525-3141
http://japaneseculturecenter.com/about.shtml
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Museum
2245 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
Swedish-American Museum Center
5211 N. Clark
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 728-8111
http://www.samac.org/
***Ideal place to learn about Chicago's Scandinavian-American History
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
1852 W. 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 738-1503
http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/
***Ideal place to see Contemporary and Traditional Mexican/Spanish Art
Dusable Museum of African American History
740 E. 56th Pl.
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (773) 947-0600
http://www.dusablemuseum.org/
***Special Exhibit: "And Freedom for All: Martin Luther King & the Civil Rights Movement." Exhibit ends June 1 2008
MUSEUMS/ATTRACTIONS
The Hancock Observatory
875 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 751-3680
http://www.hancock-observatory.com/
***Alternative: Have a Drink on the 96th floor: Signature Room Bar
Sears Tower Skydeck
233 S. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 875-9696
http://www.theskydeck.com/
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 744-6630
***The world's famous and largest Tiffany Dome is under restoration. The Cultural Center is Chicago's first public library and often referred to as the "Palace of Chicago." A tourist office is also available on the ground floor, Randolph Street entrance.
Bahai House of Worship
100 Linden Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091
http://www.bahai.us/bahai-temple
*This is the only Bahai temple in North America
*While visiting the Bahai Temple, make sure to visit the historic Northwestern University.
Field Museum of Natural History
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 822-9410
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/
***Special Exhibit on George Washington Carver till July 6, 2008***
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 642-4600
http://www.chicagohs.org/
***Upcoming Exhibit: Catholic Chicago (March 8, 2008-Janaury 4, 2009)
***Ideal place to learn about Chicago's Ethnic communities and their histories
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 443-3530
http://www.artic.edu/
***Special Exhibit: Edward Hopper till May 10, 2008
***Special Exhibit: Watercolours by Winslow Homer till May 10, 2008
**The Museum has an extensive Asian Gallery and a giant painting of Mao.
**Check with the Museum for admission fees. The museum on occasion accepts donations as a form of admission (a local secret).
Terra Museum of American Art
664 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 664-3939
The Peace Museum
100 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (773) 638-6450
http://www.peacemuseum.org/
National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum
1801 S. Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
http://www.nvvam.org/
***Special Exhibit: "Memories of an Era, Reflection or Our Time" by Jeanie Hill-Soldner
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 922-7827
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/
John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 939-2438
http://www.shedd.org
***The Wild Reef Exhibit is a sight to see!!!
Millennium Park & Grant Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 742-1168
http://www.millenniumpark.org/
*Make sure to visit the Buckingham Fountain located in the centre of Grant Park
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 595-PIER
http://www.navypier.com/home.html
* Take a ride on the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier. It is a replica of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.