Local museums serve as cultural institutions that connect residents to art, history, science, and community heritage through exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives designed for visitors of all ages. There are 24 Museum locations in Chicago, Illinois.
Residents should check the museum's website for free admission days, membership rates, and upcoming special exhibitions or events — many community museums offer significantly discounted or free admission for local residents on designated days throughout the year.
List of Chicago City, Illinois Museum
International Museum Of Surgical Science
Indo-American Heritage Museum
Chicago Sports Museum
Das Motorad Museum
Dusable Museum Archives
Museum Park Condominium
Museum Of Sports History
National Jazz Museum
National Veterans Art Museum
Old Lighthouse Museum
Ray Of Hope Center Of The Arts
Polish Museum Of America
Serbian American Museum St Sava
Smart Museum Of Art University Of Chicago
The Capo Museum
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Heritage Museum Of Asian Art
Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery
Kinzie Corridor Art Gallery
Melanee Cooper Gallery
Mexican Museum Of Culture
Museum Of Contemporary Photography
Nature Museum
Ukrainian National Museum
Residents of Chicago who visit local museums regularly should consider purchasing an annual membership, which typically pays for itself in two to three visits and includes added benefits like guest passes, exhibition previews, and discounts at the museum shop and café.
You may also find Museum locations in nearby cities including Chicago, Morton Grove, Skokie.