Holidays In Chicago
Book a holiday with American Express Travel UK to see all the wonderful museums in Chicago, Illinois. Whether your taste is art, science, or technology, there is something for everyone in the Windy City.
Chicago History Museum
If history is your thing, plan to visit the Chicago History Museum featuring over twenty-two million item collection celebrating the vibrant history of the city. Lean about the Great Chicago Fire, President Abe Lincoln’s love for the city, or for sports fans, the legendary Chicago Bulls. Also check out the DuSable Museum of African American History, the oldest museum in the nation focusing on the rich African American experience.
The Art Institute Of Chicago
For art lovers, there are three world class museums. The Art Institute of Chicago is world renowned for its Medieval and European sculptures and paintings, as well as its French Impressionist, Asian, and African Art collections. At the Museum of Contemporary Art, experience the works of living artists and works created since 1945. Chicago is also home to the National Museum of Mexican Art which features one of the largest Latino art collections in the United States.
Museum of Science and Industry and Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
The science buff will find more than enough to do in the city. First stop, the Museum of Science and Industry. An educational facility at heart, this gigantic museum features an entire World War II submarine, an Omnimax Theatre, one of America’s first diesel-electric streamlined passenger trains, a genetics and baby chick hatchery, an automated toy maker exhibit, and many other interactive displays that the whole family can enjoy. Take a ride over to the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum with its two theatres, hands on displays, and antique sky-gazing instruments.
Field Museum of Natural History and The Notebaert Nature Museum
For an education in natural history, choose between the Field Museum of Natural History and the Notebaert Nature Museum, or visit them both. The former has a massive collection of holdings from the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, and boasts an impressive collection of dinosaur remains. The latter is dedicated to teaching visitors to care for nature and the environment. The museum works in cooperation with the Chicago Academy of Sciences to bring live collections and exhibits to the public. Cap off your trip with a visit to the Shedd Aquarium with its Wild Reef and Amazon River exhibits.
Amex Cardmembers can also make use of American Express Car Hire offers online. Renting a car is a cheap, dependable way to get around, without having to fight the crowds and public transportation in Chicago, and save all that travel time for exploring the rich diversity of museums.
