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

The new exhibition features works by Black American artists who lived in Europe from the 1890s to the middle of the 20th ...

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

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

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 ...

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

As the weather warms up in Chicago, days spent at museums offer a respite from the outside heat. Chicago is home to a vast collection of museums, spanning art, science, culture and history. Many of ...

There’s nothing like looking into the past through the lens of excellent photography. “Chicago through the years” will highlight some of the best history in the city through photography. WGN News is ...