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Top Museums in Chicago

From the largest and most complete T-Rex to masterpieces and modern art, Chicago has it all. No wonder it’s called the "City of Broad Horizons," as top-notch museums aim to enlighten, educate and inspire. Whether it’s the vast collections at the Art Institute or learning more about planet earth and the solar system at America’s first planetarium it’s all in Chicago. Here are the most iconic museum stops to include on your itinerary.

Art Institute of Chicago

Just as the aerial view of the Chicago cityscape from Skydeck Chicago takes your breath away, so will the art of the Art Institute of Chicago. Within the walls of this grand museum are endless exhibits of both classic and contemporary artwork from around the world.

  • Included in CityPASS
  • 4 Hours

Griffin Museum of Science & Industry

Chicago is a big city. But even within the big city are big museums that are so fascinating and inviting, it could take days to explore each one from corner to corner. The Museum of Science & Industry is no different.

  • Included in CityPASS
  • 4 Hours

The Field Museum

The Field Museum encapsulates a variety of exhibits that bring the pages of history to life through works of art, sculptures, artifacts, and interactive activities.

  • Included in CityPASS
  • 4 Hours

Adler Planetarium

Everyone looks up at the stars at least once in a while. At the Adler Planetarium, you not only get to look at the stars, you get the chance to immerse yourself in the wonders of the cosmos.

  • Included in CityPASS
  • 2 Hours

Museum of Contemporary Art

Much like the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art is an architectural masterpiece containing some of the world’s most important creative gems.

  • 4 Hours

National Museum of Mexican Art

Chicago is a cultured city, through and through. If you saw the world in the stars at the Chicago Adler Planetarium, you’ll see a vibrant and beautiful new world in the National Museum of Mexican Art.

  • 4 Hours

If you're looking to visit the best Chicago museums, use Chicago CityPASS® tickets. You'll save nearly half off combined entrance fees to some of the top museums and tourist attractions in Chicago. Chicago CityPASS® tickets include admission to Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago, as well as three option tickets that give travelers a choice between The Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, 360 CHICAGO, and Museum of Science and Industry, Adler Planetarium, and Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour.

If you think five attractions isn't right for you, check out Chicago C3® tickets, which give you admission to 3 of Chicago's top attractions. Choose from most of the attractions included in Chicago CityPASS® tickets, as well as the Centennial Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier.

Note: some special exhibits are not included and may require an extra fee.

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Vacationing with a family of 5
We have purchased CityPASS now for three cities: Southern California, New York and now Chicago. We have a family of 5 and this makes planning so easy and affordable!! Not to mention not standing in line for tickets!!!
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The CityPASS was the perfect way to plan our stay in Chicago. I was able to show my daughter my favorite places in Chicago, and a few others as well. The CityPASS provided a better price, and skipping to the front of the line was like icing on the cake!.
Wonderful week in Chicago!
After doing much research about CityPASS and other group admission passes of the like, I knew I had to get the CityPASS. Chicago CityPASS gets you into 5 of the top sightseeing places - with an upgraded admission!
Great Price
My family came to visit us from Colombia. It was their first time in the states and I wanted to make sure their first vacation was more than what they expected it to be. When I came across the Chicago CityPASS online I knew it was just what I needed to make their trip memorable.
CityPASS Saved My Vacation and Marriage
We used Chicago CityPASS recently and it was a not only a vacation saver but a marriage saver. My husband and I would typically argue about which way to go and what to do next. The CityPASS was easy to use and offered detailed information as well as discounts.
Chicago CityPASS is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 14499.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Make a plan! We had 3 days in Chicago and we selected 5 venues to visit... Day1: Shedd Aquarium. Day 2: Skydeck, Hancock 360, Architectural river boat cruise. Day 3: Art Institute of Chicago. Whew, that's a lot, but it was well worth it for the money and for the express pass so we could skip the lines! The Pass was a great value for the money and a time saver at that! I would highly recommend this option if you plan on utilizing your time in Chicago!
Date published: 2026-04-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Convenience to enter each attractions We have purchased CityPASS 5. We have been 360 Chicago, Field Museum, The art institute of Chicago, Skydeck Chicago, and Shoreline Sightseeing. All attractions were so fun, would like to recommended all attractions. This citypass was so easy, quickly to enter to each attractions, just show the QR then they scan the QR only at each gate. If you have no this citypass, you need to input your information like address, phone number e.t.c. when you purchase each ticket to their vending machine. If you can visit at least 3 or 5 attractions, I recommended to get this citypass.
Date published: 2026-04-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really Great I bought a CityPASS for Chicago two weeks ago for this last week. I went to the two "mandatory" attractions and pick three others. When needed to make a reservation, I did just one or two days before and it was great! The museums are AMAZING, Skyjack and the Shedd Aquarium as well. The architecture cruise was also great, even though I did not understand everything from the guide. I really recommend the CityPASS (also bought it for Seattle).
Date published: 2026-04-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Espectacular The experience of buying the City Pass was excellent; we didn't have to wait in long lines, the price is well worth it, and you even get discounts at the shops.
Date published: 2026-04-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Smooth system, good value I brought a cityPASS for two for a two day layover in Chicago, we managed to use four of the five tickets, and i still consider it great value. Ticketing was very slick, even when you had to go to the venues website to make reserved time slots, it worked very smoothly.
Date published: 2026-04-16
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