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Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum

Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
The first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, the Adler Planetarium is home to three full-size theaters and a wealth of antique instruments, including the world's oldest sundial.
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Chicago Children's Museum
With 15 permanent exhibits and plenty of space for interactive play, the Chicago Children's Museum aims to "create a community where play and learning connect" for over 500,000 annual visitors. Read more

Kovler Lion House at Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo
Nestled under the shadows of Chicago's towering skyscrapers, the Lincoln Park Zoo is an unexpected oasis for animal lovers. Home to over 1,100 animals, the zoo is one of the oldest in the country, having been in operation for over 140 years. Read more

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Opened in 1999, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum invites children and parents to explore the exciting world of nature and the role of humans in it.
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Shedd Aquarium
The self-described "World's Aquarium," Shedd Aquarium finds its home in Chicago's Grant Park on the shores of Lake Michigan. With nearly 22,000 inhabitants from about 1,500 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and other aquatic wildlife, the aquarium delights about two million people each year. Read more