The Chicago Picasso, a gift from the artist to the people of Chicago, has become a beloved icon of the city and a source of civic pride.

Located on Northerly Island, 12th Street Beach features a new beach house, and is an excellent place to explore nature with its nature center and bird sanctuary and hospital.

Hot beach in the summertime with excellent, unobstructed views of the city skyline and lots of available parking.

The south side's favorite beach, the 63rd Street Beach offers a large parking lot and rehabbed historic beach house.

Founded by Lyn Hughes in 1995, the APRPP Museum is the first African American labor history museum in the nation. It pays tribute to A. Philip Randolph, one of the most influential African-American leaders in history, and the Pullman Paters, an African-American railroad union.

The Adler Planetarium, America's first planetarium, features three full-size theaters, and houses one of the world's most important antique instrument collections. The Adler is a recognized leader in science education, with a focus on inspiring young people to pursue careers in science.

Adventure Stage Chicago creates dynamic theatre for young audiences that activates the imagination, inspires dialogue and celebrates community.

Located along the southwest side of Grant Park, Agora is one of Chicago’s most recent and important sculptural installations. Comprised of 106 nine-foot tall headless torsos made of cast iron, the artwork derives it name from the Greek word for meeting place. Internationally renowned artist Magdalena Abakanowicz donated th...

In addition to donating the Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, philanthropist and art patron Kate Sturges Buckingham (1858 – 1937) commissioned a monument to the Alexander Hamilton (1757 – 1804) whom she considered “one of the least appreciated great Americans.”

Donated by a Chicago brewer of German descent, Francis Dewes (1845 - 1941), this artwork was produced by German sculptor Felix Gorling. It honors the park's namesake, Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), a naturalist and explorer from the Kingdom of Prussia, an area that is now northern Germany.