One of the most comprehensive free arts showcases in the United States, this landmark building annually hosts hundreds of free programs and exhibitions.
77 E. Randolph St.
312.744.8000
One-of-a-kind institution celebrates the renewal of Cambodian community and culture within the United States
2831 W. Lawrence Ave.
773.878.7090
Showcases work from future generations of Chicago artists
66 E. Randolph St.
312.744.8925
This forum allows persons to learn more about the city's architecture, neighborhoods, and constructed environment.
224 S. Michigan Ave.
312.744.6630
A free service offered by the Chicago Office of Tourism, this program matches a city-knowledgeable local with a visitor for an informal, insider orientation covering more than 40 special interests within 25 neighborhoods.
77 E. Randolph St.
312.744.8000
Encompassing 552 parks covering more than 7,300 acres, the city is fortified with an abundance of greenery and open space
Locations vary
312.742.PLAY (7529)
One of the largest public libraries in the world, encompassing 756,000 square feet amid 10 levels, it houses a massive collection of more than 13 million works inclusive of rare manuscripts, books, art and sound archives.
400 S. State St.
312.747.4300
Established in 1908, it stands as one of the nation's premier conservatories comprising six multi-faceted greenhouses and two grand exhibition halls.
300 N. Central Park Ave.
773.638.1766
One of Chicago's oldest alternative art spaces, the HPAC hosts discussions, gallery talks, poetry readings, music performances, and art classes for all ages.
5020 S. Cornell Ave.
773.324.5520
Founded after the pioneering woman-the museum presents exhibits and programs focused on policy and advocacy issues affecting the social conditions of underserved people and communities.
800 S. Halsted St.
312.413.5353
Located on Chicago’s North Side, features a Palm House, Fernery, Tropical House and Show House in which seasonal flower and plant shows are held.
2391 N. Stockton Dr.
312.742.7736
One of the last free zoos in the country open 365 days a year, it covers more than 35 acres and houses over 1200 specimens of some 230 species of animals.
2200 N. Cannon Dr.
312.742.2000
Millennium Park is one of Chicago's most popular destinations, and comes alive with concerts and performances of all genres, hands-on crafts and shows for kids, daily guided tours, and family-friendly festivals, all FREE, all year round.
201 E. Randolph St.
312.742.1168
The only museum in the Midwest exclusively committed to the medium of photography, they aim to communicate the value of photographic images as expressions of human thought, imagination, and creativity.
600 S. Michigan Ave.
312.663.5554
Located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, the museum ‘s mission is to display Mexican culture as one sin fronteras (without borders).
1852 W. 19th St.
312.738.1503
A world-class convention, cultural and recreational center, it ranks as Chicago's most popular visitor attraction.
600 E. Grand Ave.
312.595.PIER (7437)
An independent research library concentrating in the humanities, their more than 1.5 million printed titles collections span the history and culture of western Europe and the Americas dating back to the mid twentieth century.
60 W. Walton St.
312.943.9090
Showcasing the history, art, and archaeology of the ancient Near East, the museum displays objects recovered by Oriental Institute excavations.
1155 E. 58th St.
773.702.9514
A non-collecting institution, The Society offers insight into art history through the documentation of its exhibitions and programs.
Bergman Gallery - Cobb Hall 418
5811 S. Ellis Ave.
773.702.8670
Located on the campus of the University of Chicago, the permanent collection houses over 10,000 objects including works by: Goya, Frank Lloyd Wright, Degas, Rodin, Matisse, Picasso, Rivera, and Ansel Adams.
5550 S. Greenwood Ave.
773.702.0200
Located within Navy Pier’s entertainment complex, it is the first American museum exclusively dedicated to the art of stained glass windows.
600 E. Grand Ave.
312.595.5024
