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The 5 Best Sights & Galleries in Chicago
Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular sights & galleries in Chicago.
The Art Institute of Chicago
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
“Ranked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (38072 reviews).”
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Restored 19th-century mansion with notable Gilded Age architectural features & antiques.
“Ranked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (1271 reviews).”
Museum of Illusions Chicago
Immersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.
“Ranked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (4964 reviews).”
Field Museum
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
“Ranked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (30866 reviews).”
Medieval Torture Museum
A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional sights & galleries experiences in Chicago.
“Ranked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.9/5 rating on Google Maps (7359 reviews).”