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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

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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Date published: 2025-09-19

Rated 5 out of 5 by alei from EASY WAY TO GET TOURS CityPASS made my trip more easilier and give me enough time to spend it.

Date published: 2025-09-19

Rated 5 out of 5 by Brad from Why did I wait so long? I’ve lived here 65 years and did things I’ve never done before. The city pass was a great way to go.

Date published: 2025-09-18

Rated 4 out of 5 by turkalpmd from If you can travel 5 points in same day? We tried to visit 5 places in just one day, but we had to rush through 4 of them. If you're planning to use it for just one day, I recommend getting the 3-attraction pass. In that case, I suggest visiting Shedd Aquarium, Skydeck, and the Art Institute/River tour. It's best to dedicate an entire day to the art gallery.

Date published: 2025-09-18

Rated 5 out of 5 by VeeW from Chicago We bought CityPasses for touring Chicago. The best thing we could’ve done. The ease in getting through lines. The quick recognition of the CityPass by admission staff. This is the way to go for us when touring cities in the future. The price wasn’t bad either.

Date published: 2025-09-17

Rated 5 out of 5 by Yates from Anniversary Celebration in Chicago We purchased the CityPASS for our trip to Chicago. I was worried about having issues with the app or having a problem getting into museums, etc. It was so easy. I was very pleased with the passes. The value for the passes was fantastic, too. We used the passes at 5 different attractions: Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Skydeck Chicago, Shoreline Architecture Boat Tour, and Shedd Aquarium. If you are going to be in Chicago, I recommend the CityPASS for the value!

Date published: 2025-09-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Excellent product! This was the perfect way to enjoy Chicago. Although we had made reservations for a number of attractions, we were able to make changes if we arrived early. We also arrived late for one reservation, and it was no problem. I would purchase a CityPASS in other cities if they were available.

Date published: 2025-09-14

Rated 5 out of 5 by Arthur travel from Vale lo que cuesta Compré CityPASS con muchas dudas pero fue una de las mejores decisiones, fue muy fácil de usar y en Skydeck logramos pasar sin tanta fila, lo que nos ayudó a disfrutarlo mejor.

Date published: 2025-09-09

Rated 4 out of 5 by sammycanada from A Time & Money Saver Using the Chicago CityPASS was one of the best decisions I made for my trip! It saved both time and money. The expedited entry to Skydeck Chicago and 360 CHICAGO was great. No waiting in long queues. The pass included a 4D show at Shedd Aquarium, which was a fun and immersive bonus. Everything was digital no need to print anything. I could easily reserve time slots and access tickets right from my phone. Only issue I feel it could include Hop on Hop off bus too.

Date published: 2025-09-06

Rated 4 out of 5 by Dewey from Good Time I'm satisfied with the price and the easy way it is used to enter the events. My issue is thst I'm forced to take 2 events scheduled by you. The Sears Tower and the Shedd Aquarium. Which I seen in a prior trip in a CityPASS. I feel that your booking would reflect my prior pass purchase and not force ne to v redo things I've seen. I feel you need to address this on second pass purchases. Otherwise it's been good.

Date published: 2025-09-05