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Chicago museums and culture

Discover new worlds at our must-see museums and historic places.

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Explore ancient Egyptian tombs, underwater worlds, Impressionist masterpieces, the depths of space, and beyond. From major exhibits to neighborhood cultural attractions, there’s a whole world to explore at Chicago’s renowned museums, galleries, and historic places.

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Must-see museums

City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower
HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art
Leather Archives & Museum
The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago
Museum of Contemporary Art
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Money Museum
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Pilsen Arts and Community House
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
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