Shedd Aquarium plans major makeover
Posted January 10, 2022 12:00 am
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is about to make a big splash — over the next eight years.
The venerable cultural institution on Monday announced its Centennial Commitment, a $500 million transformation of the aquarium culminating in 2030, the Shedd's 100th anniversary.
The first phase, which covers major interior renovations, begins later this year, with a projected finish date of 2026. Phase two will begin shortly thereafter. The aquarium will remain open throughout the project's duration.
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An artist's rendering shows the new habitats planned for the Shedd Aquarium's historic gallery, which will offer unobstructed viewing of habitats.
Courtesy of Shedd Aquarium