Things to Do in Illinois

There are 23 attractions in Illinois. Art Institute of Chicago, major art museum with extensive impressionist collection, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name

All Parks & Reserves 30 Museums 15 Historic Buildings 7 Religious Sites 6 Stadiums & Sports 4 Monuments & Memorials 3 Cliffs & Canyons 2 Theaters 2 Mountains & Peaks 2 Towers & Lighthouses 1 Area 1 Archaeological Sites 1

Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

Major art museum with extensive Impressionist collection

Shedd Aquarium

Large indoor aquarium featuring marine exhibits and performances

Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)

Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)

Large interactive science museum in Chicago's Hyde Park

Field Museum of Natural History

Field Museum of Natural History

Major natural history museum with extensive scientific collections

Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium

Historic planetarium with astronomy exhibits and sky shows

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions

DuSable Black History Museum

DuSable Black History Museum

Chicago museum documenting African-American history and culture

Hull House

Historic Chicago settlement house and social reform center

Barack Obama Presidential Center

Barack Obama Presidential Center

Museum and library complex dedicated to President Obama

Krannert Art Museum

Krannert Art Museum

University art museum with diverse global collections

Illinois Railway Museum

Illinois Railway Museum

Large museum displaying historic trains and railcars

Illinois State Museum

State museum showcasing Illinois natural and cultural history

Monticello Railway Museum

Monticello Railway Museum

Heritage railway museum preserving historic trains and equipment

Museum of American art with international collections

Elgin Public Museum

Natural history museum focused on regional ecosystems