Tag: Chicago Museums
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First Look review: Paul Heyer’s multi-sensory exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art invites us into a fantastical existence
Heyer beckons us to reimagine the world around us as a place of infinite possibilities. -
The Big City Blog: “Free Days” return to the Field Museum in 2018 for Illinois residents
The Field Museum’s "Free Days" are back in 2018. This includes an entire month of free basic admission for Illinois residents during Free February, plus additional specific free days in January and June. -
The Big City Blog: Experiencing the new American Writers Museum in downtown Chicago
One can learn about the history and evolution of American writing with a visual highlighting 100 influential authors and writings from as early as 1490. -
First Look review: “Robot Revolution” at the Museum of Science and Industry proves the future of technology is now
This is an exhibit that all ages will enjoy because it provides a deeper look into the world of robots compared to the surface version we see in media. -
First Look review: “Jurassic World: The Exhibition” at the Field Museum is a fun, sophisticated blend of real-life science and cinematic wonder
The exhibit was developed in close collaboration with renowned paleontologist Jack Horner, who served as an adviser on the movie series, and focuses on the real-world science of dinosaur DNA that allowed Jurassic World to come to life. -
First Look review: “Specimens: Unlocking the Secrets of Life” exhibit at the Field Museum
With more than 30 million specimens and objects, visitors get a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes of the discoveries made by scientists from around the globe -
The Big City Blog: Steppenwolf’s Front Bar, “Saved by the Bell” pop-up diner, Ravenswood On Tap beer fest and Lollapalooza aftershows
One of the most anticipated pop-up restaurants has arrived — Saved By The Max, a knockoff of the ’90s teen sitcom "Saved by the Bell." -
Learning curve: Get out and explore some of Chicago’s lesser-known museums
It strives to showcase emerging artists, offering a variety of photography that focuses on everything from portraits to architecture and cultural phenomenon. -
First Look review: The Adler Planetarium’s Community Design Lab caters to curious minds
First Look review: The Adler Planetarium’s Community Design Lab caters to curious minds -
First Look review: Going inside the “David Bowie Is” exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art
First Look review: Going inside the “David Bowie Is” exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art