Illinois Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 52) KIM KARPELES CHICAGO attractions KIM KARPELES Navy Pier museum in the country, aimed at children ages 3–11. Learn about the contributions, culture and heritage of African-Americans through activities, interactive exhibits and programs. 773/721-9301, www.bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com $ The largest, most-complete and best-preserved T. rex fossil ever discovered resides at The Field Museum. “Sue” stands 13 feet high at the hips and measures 42 feet long from head to tail. CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. See exhibits on astronomy, space exploration, telescopes and navigation at this museum, the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Featured attractions include Shoot for the Moon and the Sky Show. Call about freeadmission days. 312/922-STAR, www.adlerplanetarium.org $ Charnley-Persky House 1365 N. Astor St. Frank Lloyd Wright was chiefly responsible for the design of this 1892 house as an employee of the Adler and Sullivan architecture firm. Tours of the house, as well as the Madlener House and the 1400 block of Astor St., are available. 312/915-0105, www.charnleyhouse.org $ The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave. One of the world’s leading art museums, the institute houses an extensive collection of French Impressionist masterpieces. Other collections include sculpture; photography; Asian, African and American art; decorative arts; textiles; architectural drawings and fragments; and arms and armor. 312/443-3600, www.artic.edu $ Chicago Architecture Foundation 224 S. Michigan Ave. Tour Chicago’s architectural and historic landmarks through the Chicago Architecture Foundation or just visit their exceptional store and gallery. Call for tour schedules and ADAaccessibility information. 312/922-3432, www.architecture.org $ Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 S. Pulaski Rd. See 1,000 years of Lithuanian heritage and culture presented through exhibits, textiles, weaving, armor, folk art and an amber collection. The museum often holds special performances and programs by Lithuanian artists. 773/582-6500, www.balzekasmuseum.org $ Chicago Children’s Museum Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave. “Top 10,” “world class” and “totally awesome” are words often used to describe the museum for kids at Navy Pier. Design a flying machine and launch it 50 feet into the air, learn how to work with water, create a fountain and much more at this museum. 312/527-1000, www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org $ Lincoln sites throughout the guide are marked with Abe’s signature stovepipe hat. Bronzeville Children’s Museum 9301 S. Stony Island Ave. The first and only African-American children’s Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Known to Chicagoans as the “People’s Palace,” 52 ILLINOIS. MILE AFTER MAGNIFICENT MILE. enjoyillinois.com http://www.bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com http://www.adlerplanetarium.org http://www.charnleyhouse.org http://www.architecture.org http://www.artic.edu http://www.balzekasmuseum.org http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org http://www.enjoyillinois.com
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