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Best if you’re looking for a crash course on Chicago history but want a little bit of everything! Go for a classic at The Art Institute of Chicago, or put your focus on the Bears at the Chicago Sports Museum. Next is a literature class at the American Writers Museum.

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Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

www.sofitel-chicago.com

20 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611

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2 Hour

Art Institute of Chicago

The museum houses famous works from across the globe. Also offering community engagement - the "Artist's Studio" lets attendants be the artists.

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

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Art Institute of Chicago

The museum houses famous works from across the globe. Also offering community engagement – the “Artist’s Studio” lets attendants be the artists.

 

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Art Institute of Chicago

1 Hour

American Writers Museum

Escape into the pages of American authors through interactive exhibits and galleries. Spans time, diversity, and different forms of expression

180 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

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American Writers Museum

Escape into the pages of American authors through interactive exhibits and galleries. Spans time, diversity, and different forms of expression

 

180 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

  • American Writers Museum
  • American Writers Museum
  • American Writers Museum

1 Hour

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum

An easy walk from Magnificent Mile, the museum is built from the cultural spirit of Driehaus and the community he inspired.

40 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611

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Driehaus Museum Chicago

An easy walk from Magnificent Mile, the museum is built from the cultural spirit of Driehaus and the community he inspired.

 

40 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611

  • Driehaus Museum Chicago
  • Driehaus Museum Chicago
  • Driehaus Museum Chicago

1.5 Hour

Chicago Sports Museum

Not just for info and memorabilia! This museum gets you interacting with the Chicago-favorites in the sports world.

835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

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Chicago Sports Museum

Not just for info and memorabilia! This museum gets you interacting with the Chicago-favorites in the sports world.

 

835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

  • Chicago Sports Museum
  • Chicago Sports Museum
  • Chicago Sports Museum
  • Chicago Sports Museum

1 Hour

International Museum of Surgical Science

Grey's Anatomy fans rejoice! This museum boasts an extensive collection of the history of surgical science.

1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610

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Museum of Surgical Science Chicago

Grey’s Anatomy fans rejoice! This museum boasts an extensive collection of the history of surgical science.

 

1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610

  • Museum of Surgical Science Chicago
  • Museum of Surgical Science Chicago
  • Museum of Surgical Science Chicago
  • Museum of Surgical Science Chicago

2 Hour

Chicago History Museum

Your one-stop-shop to the history of Chicago. With rotating exhibits, it's worth planning ahead to catch your favorite moment in history.

1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Chicago History Museum

Your one-stop-shop to the history of Chicago. With rotating exhibits, it’s worth planning ahead to catch your favorite moment in history.

 

1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

  • Chicago History Museum
  • Chicago History Museum
  • Chicago History Museum