Articles filed under Museums
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First Division Museum continues its 'Date With History' series with 'Desert Storm Air War' Jan. 14
Jan 12, 2021 10:44 AM - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton is continuing its popular "Date with History" series, viewable online. The next two programs will be "Desert Storm Air War" with historian Jim Corrigan and "Go For Broke! The 442nd Regimental Combat Team" with Neil Yamamoto. -
Teens can sign up for youth service with Morton ArboretumJan 6, 2021 4:55 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 contribute.
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Learn about 'Rescue and Restoration' with Elmhurst Art Museum Jan. 13
Jan 6, 2021 3:39 PM - The Elmhurst Art Museum will host a virtual lecture on "Rescue and Restoration" on Wednesday, Jan. 13, as part of the "Wright Before the 'Lloyd'" exhibition. -
Learn about Victorian Christmas carols with Elmhurst History MuseumDec 15, 2020 1:07 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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Lincoln Park Zoo will close for two months starting Jan. 4
Nov 19, 2020 9:52 AM - Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo will remain open through the holidays, but it will then close on Jan. 4 for two months because of new COVID-19 restrictions. -
Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights & Christmas Tree Sale opens Nov. 27
Nov 18, 2020 3:06 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 for trees, wreaths and decorations to deck your own halls. -
Shedd Aquarium to close until Jan. 2 in response to pandemic
Nov 17, 2020 10:45 PM - The John G. Shedd Aquarium will close in response to COVID-19 mitigation efforts, but will continue to offer digital programs, including penguin field trips that have delighted tens of thousands of viewers. -
Museum of Science & Industry launches free at-home and in-classroom learning resource hub on National STEM Day Chicago
Nov 12, 2020 3:52 PM - To celebrate National STEM Day, the Museum of Science & Industry-Chicago launched a free educational resource hub for everyone -- students, teachers, families, community groups -- who is learning and teaching at home and in the classroom. -
Best Bets: Museum of Illusions opens in Chicago
Nov 14, 2020 9:09 AM - The Museum of Illusions opens a branch in Chicago on Saturday, Lightscape returns to illuminate the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, The Four C Notes performs a virtual concert Sunday from the Marriott Theatre and the Rotary Club of Naperville presents a virtual "Jazz Quilt" concert starring Fareed Haque on Thursday. -
Best Bets: Go backstage virtually with Joffrey's 'Nutcracker'
Nov 5, 2020 10:02 AM - The Joffrey Ballet streams a virtual presentation of "Pulling Back the Curtain: The Nutcracker," the Morton Arboretum in Lisle hosts a Fall Beer Tasting this weekend and more.
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