Chicago Museums:

Art

Art Access
examines objects from various areas of The Art Institute of Chicago’s permanent collection to enrich visitors' understanding of their content, style, and historical context.

Art Institute Chicago
Museum and art school offering degree programs in fashion design, poetry, performing arts, video, and fine arts.

Asian Art at the Art Institute of Chicago
Details on 12 pieces from the collection.

The David and Alfred Smart Museum
Find exhibit information, explore virtual tours.

Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
Find information on current and future exhibits.

Museum of Contemporary Art
Features search engine for art works.

Terra Foundation for the Arts
See the collection online and to learn about foundation programs and initiatives.

Science and Nature

Adler Planetarium
With more than 2,000 astronomical and other scientific artifacts, The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum is the Western Hemisphere's largest museum of astronomical history. View the galleries via webcam. (Adler en Español)

International Museum of Surgical Science
Be a virtual patient from the 1800s.

Lederman Science Center
Fermilab tour info and education resources.

Museum of Science and Industry
One of the most popular museums in the United States. It covers diverse areas like energy, the environment, the human body, space exploration and transportation. Great virtual tours of museum exhibits.

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
This is a fun place where children,families, school groups, and adults can explore nature and science. Connect with science and the natural world.

Shedd Aquarium
Dolphins, whales and goldfish galore.

History and Culture

A. Philip Randolph Pullman/Porter Museum
Learn about the Pullman Porters of Chicago.

Chicago Architecture Foundation
Dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and related design.

Chicago Historical Society
Chicago and early Illinois history displayed in many exhibits and available to researchers.

DuSable Museum of African American History
Relive the experiences of African Americans.

Field Museum of Natural History
Home of Sue, the largest T-Rex.

Oriental Institute Museum
A showcase of the history, art, and archaelogy of the ancient Near East. Take a virtual tour of ancient artifacts.

Spertus Museum
Reflecting the creativity of Jewish culture.

Other

Chicago Children's Museum
Go on a dinosaur dig here!

Museum of Broadcast Communications
Search the museum's online archives.

Newberry Library
Information about current public programs.

Online Museums:

Australian Museum Online
An exciting range of collections and exhibitions.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Live cams of sharks, penguins, otters.

Museum of Online Museums
Links to online collections and exhibits covering a vast array of interests and obsessions.

Smithsonian Museum
Explore the special exhibits, view links to all Smithsonian and affiliate museums, and see special sites for kids, teachers and visitors.

Created 10/04