The Smart Museum of Art in Chicago is hosting a special exhibition through February 2026 of found objects and African art ...

Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium opened in 1930, joining the Field on Chicago’s lakefront south of Grant Park. In 1998, ...

Museums are more than just diversions or tourist attractions. A museum — assuming it’s doing its job — is a temple to the truth. It’s a nexus of rigorous research and varied perspectives, and an ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A brand new exhibit at the Chicago History Museum honors 50 years of the Special Olympics. Memorabilia from past games is now on display at the museum and it's a source of inspiration ...

The 1851 painting by Emanuel Leutze titled “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” Ken Burns is back with “The American ...

Those without plans for the Fourth of July need to look no further than Chicago’s collection of museums. While some museums are closed for the holiday, many Chicago favorites are open for regular or ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Vienna Beef celebrates 125 years in business this year with the opening of its own history museum at company headquarters along the Chicago River on Wednesday. The displays at 2501 ...

Even though some federal immigration agents are leaving the city, arts and culture executives want to be sure of their rights ...

Johnny Carson Tribute: Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications reopens with an exhibit marking Carson’s 100th birthday. Iconic Artifacts: Features Carson’s magic book and a re-creation of The ...

A hidden gem on Chicago's North Side is a place where skeletons and skulls aren't scary, they're educational – the International Museum of Surgical Science. "People have heard of us, but they don't ...