Pick a museum and stay curious.

Chicago Museum Trail · A place with more to it than a quick stop.

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Why it is worth the stop

Chicago Museum Trail

Pick a museum and stay curious. The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium cluster south of Grant Park; confirm tickets separately.

A mini storyboard

Choose what sounds like you and check details before you set out.

Start at the Art Institute or a Museum Campus institution, then make a second stop only if you have the time.

The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium cluster south of Grant Park; confirm tickets separately.

Opening hours, tours, admission and access can change. Use the official link for the current details.

Explore by instinct

Tap a marker, filter the kind of day, or reveal the land beneath the route.

Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Optional shaded relief: USGS The National Map. Pins mark starting areas, not a driving route.

Arts & culture

Pick a museum and stay curious.

Keep your options open

Try a Chicago-style hot dog, deep dish, or a neighborhood specialty. Local restaurants and neighborhoods have more to offer than one famous dish.

Make it your trip