Museums for Families in Chicagoland
Explore Chicagoland's world-class museums with our parent-tested guides. Find tips on interactive exhibits, family-friendly spaces, and making the most of your visit.
Adler Planetarium
Explore the cosmos at America's first planetarium, located on Chicago's iconic Museum Campus. See our essential tips on parking and Illinois Resident Free Days.
Chicago Children’s Museum
Located at Navy Pier, the Chicago Children's Museum offers multiple floors of hands-on exhibits, including a fire station, water city, and tinkering lab. See tips on parking and discounts.
Field Museum
Stand in the shadow of the world's largest dinosaurs, SUE the T. rex and Máximo the Titanosaur, and let the kids explore in the Crown Family PlayLab.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
A massive, world-class museum in Hyde Park with hands-on exhibits for all ages. Highlights include The Farm, Science Storms, and the Idea Factory. See tips on parking and discounts.
Shedd Aquarium
A world-class aquarium on Chicago's Museum Campus, famous for its Caribbean Reef tank and Abbott Oceanarium. See our essential tips on parking and Illinois Resident Free Days.