1200 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr
Chicago, IL

Discover an array of aquatic life at Shedd Aquarium! Visit with furry, rescued sea otters, stare in awe at a 10-foot 7-inch green anaconda, view a special 4D film presentation, encounter arctic-dwelling belugas or find the perfect gift.

1852 W 19th St
Chicago, IL

With an 8,500-piece collection, the National Museum of Mexican Art is a cultural treasure. Located in the heart of the city's Mexican community, the museum spans over 3,000 years of history on both sides of the border, and is the only Latinx museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

1400 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL

Upon entering the Field Museum, you'll be greeted by a prehistoric skull that towers over the museum's second floor balcony. This newest resident of Stanley Field Hall is a cast of a titanosaur, the largest dinosaur ever discovered. Named Máximo (Spanish for “maximum” or “most," a nod to the titanosaur’s enormous size and Argentinian homeland), the cast measures 122 feet from head to tail. That's longer than two accordion CTA buses end-to-end! Experience Chicago’s only completely digital 3-D theater featuring "Waking the T.Rex." Open daily.

212 N 6th St
Springfield, IL

More than 40,000 square feet of galleries, theaters, and historic displays that combine scholarship with showmanship – culminating in the world’s best collection of Lincoln lore and legend. This state-of-the-art facility was carefully designed with exacting historical detail. Amazingly well-preserved artifacts tell the entire life story of our nation's 16th President. Dedicated to the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the Presidential Museum, unlike any other in the U.S., features high-tech exhibits, interactive displays, and multimedia programs, as well as a reproduction of the White House as it looked in 1861. The holographic and special effects theatres will entertain, educate and mesmerize you.

222 SW Washington St
Peoria, IL

The Peoria Riverfront Museum features international exhibitions, the Dome Planetarium, RealD Giant Screen Theater, art & natural history collections, and interactive galleries - including IHSA Peak Performance, Illinois River Experience, Discovery Worlds & The Street local history. They offer unique classes, programs and community outreach efforts that provide fun, hands-on educational experiences for Central Illinoisans of all ages.