Museums
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Teens can sign up for youth service with Morton ArboretumJan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle offers a variety of youth service opportunities. While most volunteers are over the age of 21, there are options for teens and youth to con...
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Learn about 'Rescue and Restoration' with Elmhurst Art Museum Jan. 13Jan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The Elmhurst Art Museum will host a virtual lecture on "Rescue and Restoration" from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, as part of the "Wright Before the 'Lloyd'" exhibitio...
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Learn about Victorian Christmas carols with Elmhurst History MuseumDec 14, 2020 10:00 pm - The Elmhurst History Museum is hosting an online lecture on "Victorian Christmas Carols" by Alisa Clapp-Itnyre, Ph.D. and professor of English at Indiana University East...
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Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights & Christmas Tree Sale opens Nov. 27Nov 17, 2020 10:00 pm - This annual tradition brings so much to the season. A stroll through Cosley Zoo, a visit with the animals, the sounds and sights of the holiday plus that time to shop fo...
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Lincoln Park Zoo will close for two months starting Jan. 4Nov 17, 2020 10:00 pm - Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo will remain open through the holidays, but it will close Jan. 4 for two months because of new COVID-19 restrictions. The outdoor ZooLights hol...
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Shedd Aquarium to close until Jan. 2 in response to pandemicNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - While the John G. Shedd Aquarium will voluntarily close at 5 p.m. today for six weeks in response to renewed mitigation efforts to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic, aquariu...
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Museum of Science & Industry launches free at-home and in-classroom learning resource hub on National STEM Day ChicagoNov 11, 2020 10:00 pm - To celebrate National STEM Day, the Museum of Science & Industry-Chicago launched a free educational resource hub for everyone - students, teachers, families, community ...
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Best Bets: Museum of Illusions opens in ChicagoNov 10, 2020 5:00 am - Selfie heaven Be amazed by more than 80 visually startling exhibits when a local branch of the global Museum of Illusions opens its doors Saturday at 25 E. Washington St...
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Best Bets: Go backstage virtually with Joffrey's 'Nutcracker'Nov 03, 2020 5:00 am - Backstage online The Joffrey Ballet goes virtual with the behind-the-scenes event “Pulling Back the Curtain: The Nutcracker” on Saturday. It features interviews with dan...
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Join First Division Museum in paying tribute on Veterans DayNov 01, 2020 10:00 pm - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton invites adults, students and families to celebrate Veterans Day with at-home “virtual” programs that pay tribute to...