Museums:
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum Gallery
Background information, history of the African American railroad attendant, and a gift shop.
Bronzeville Children's Museum
Offering programs and services for the community's children. Features overview of programs, photo gallery, and exhibits, including African-American art, music and theatre.
Chicago Athenaeum
Museum of architecture and design features public programs and education services.
Chicago Children's Museum
This museum at Navy Pier seeks to activate the intellectual and creative potential of children up through fifth grade by being a catalyst for the process of learning. Thirteen permanent interactive exhibits on three floors are viewed by over 500,000 visitors annually.
Chicago Historical Society
Collects, interprets, and presents the city's history to the public through exhibitions, programs, research collections, and publications.
Chicago Metromix Museums and Galleries Channel
A source for information about local art galleries and museums.
Chicago Museums
Directory of the city's museums with brief overview, links to site and contact information.
DuSable Museum of African American History
America's foremost museum of African American history was founded in 1957 by Dr. Margaret T. and Charles G. Burroughs on the south side of Chicago.
Glessner House Museum
Home designed by architect Henry Hobson Richardson. Information about tours, exhibits, collections, history and location.
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Owned and operated by the University of Illinois at Chicago, is a historic memorial to Jane Addams and her innovative settlement house programs.
Museum Campus Chicago
A lakefront park connecting the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, the Field Museum and the John G. Shedd Aquarium. Perfect for tours, family excursions, and education.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications
Online version of this repository of broadcast information features educational programs and exhibits and a searchable database of television, radio, commercial and news archives.
Oriental Institute
Research center at the University of Chicago. Site includes directory of websites about the Near East, research project and archive information, departments and projects, and access to publications.
The Peace Museum
Institution seeks to motivate children, teens and adults to achieve creative solutions to the problem of violence through the curation of peace related art and artifacts.
Polish Museum of America
Exhibits of the art, history and culture of Poland and the Polish-American community. Lists hours, fees, location, and upcoming events.
Swedish American Museum Center
Seeks to preserve and present Swedish American heritage through a variety of events and exhibits.
Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago
Details the heritage, culture and people of Ukraine. Lists hours, driving directions, and description of collections.
Widow Clarke House Museum
Located in the Prairie Avenue Historical District, it is the oldest surviving building in Chicago.
Zoo's:
Brookfield Zoo
Near Chicago. 216 acres includes a children's zoo, butterfly garden, and innovative family play zoo. Site has general information, animal photos and descriptions, exhibit overviews, conservation publications and a butterfly resource guide.
Cosley Zoo
Wheaton near Chicago. 35 species on 5 acres. Directions, hours, animals on exhibit, zoo history, and special events.
Glen Oak Zoo
Peoria. General information, classes and programs offered, and special events.
Henson Robinson Zoo
Springfield. 300 animals representing 90 species. General information, a virtual tour, and information on educational programs for schools.
Hickory Shadows Zoo
Exotic and wildlife rehabilitation and education facility. Hours, directions and photos.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago. One of the nation's oldest zoos housing 1200 animals representing 230 species. Includes children's zoo, carousel and paddle boats. Site has general information, a detailed timeline history with pictures, virtual tour of exhibits with animal photos and descriptions, and conservation and education program information.
Miller Park Zoo
Bloomington near Peoria. Chamber of commerce site with address, admission and hours.
Niabi Zoo
Coal Valley near Moline. 900 animals representing 160 species on 40 acres. Includes children's zoo, carousel, playground and miniature train. Site has general information, zoo map, special events, and education program summary.
Shedd Aquarium
Chicago. The largest indoor aquarium in the world. Visitor information, history, exhibit overview, events, conservation information and animal photos and descriptions.
The Wildlife Discovery Center
Features native, exotic and venomous reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey. Offers wildlife programs, group presentations, camps, and trips. City page with contact information and current programs.
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