The Special Collections Research Center, the principal repository for and steward of the University of Chicago Library's rare books, manuscripts, University Archives, and the Chicago Jazz Archives, offers exhibitions featuring rare books and manuscripts and archival materials.

Chicago Tribute Markers of Distinction commemorate notable Chicagoans by marking the places where they lived or worked. Since the program started in 1997, eighty markers have been placed across the city. This number will be increased to 100 markers placed by the end of 2009.

Situated in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood on the campus of the University of Chicago, this comfortable, 251-seat professional theatre is committed to presenting both classical drama and modern classics.

The nation's first African American History Museum.

The Robie House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his client Frederick C. Robie, is considered one of the most important buildings in the history of American architecture. Considered an architectural masterpiece, this quintessential Prairie house features sweeping horizontal planes, dramatic cantilevers, and long ribbons ...

Since 1939, the Hyde Park Art Center’s mission has been to stimulate and sustain the visual arts in Chicago via innovative exhibitions by primarily Chicago-area artists and art educational programs for people of diverse backgrounds. The Center strives to make contemporary art relevant to people’s lives and actively pursues...

International House of Chicago, founded in 1932 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., is a dynamic program center and residence housing students and interns from around the world, including the United States. The House serves the greater Chicago community as a cultural center for programs of outstanding diversity.

A circular lawn surrounded by a perennial and shrub garden and spring flowering Crabapple trees.

Featuring an Olympic–size rink for inline and ice skating, the Midway Plaisance is a gleaming facility that includes a skate rental area, a rooftop observation deck, and a warming center.

Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, one of the largest science museums in the world, is home to more than 35,000 artifacts and nearly 14 acres of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity.