Chicago's museums rank among the best in the world. Below are the top four ones you need to visit.
The Shedd Aquarium (水族馆)
Location: the Museum Campus, just Northeast of Soldier Field, 1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Tel: (312)939-2438
The Shedd is dedicated to (致力于) engaging, inspiring, entertaining and informing the public about the life in our oceans and waterways. They feature an Oceanarium , Wild Reef exhibit, Amazon River exhibit, and they pride themselves on their dedication to conservation and protection of wildlife habitats.
The Art Institute of Chicago
Location: Downtown Where Adams Street Meets Michigan Avenue, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: (312)443-3600
The Art Institute consistently ranks among Chicago's most-visited museums. From French impressionist paintings to African masks to the new wing for Modern Art, the museum offers visitors a rich cultural experience.
The Museum of Contemporary Art
Location: Michigan Avenue, a Few Blocks East of the Old Water Tower, 220 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312)280-2660
Chicago's contemporary art center explores, exhibits, and collects art created since 1945. They're dedicated to allowing the public to directly experience the work and ideas of living artists, and understand the historical , social, and cultural background of the art of our time.
The Chicago History Museum
Location: In Lincoln Park on Chicago's North Side, 1601N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: (312)642-4600
The Chicago History Museum exhibits artifacts (史前文物) from the depth of their 22 million-item collection and from the city's past history. From the famous basketball team — the Chicago Bulls to the Great Chicago Fire, the museum covers it all and offers history information and exhibits to make Chicago's history connect to our lives today.
