Chicago - Official Visitors Guide - (Page 62) see & do Museums Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum Opened in 1930 as the first Planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, the Adler fuels the imagination of its visitors with all new exhibits, state-of-the-art computer technology in the world’s first StarRider Theater, while showcasing a renowned collection of historical astronomy artifacts. Located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago’s Museum Campus. Hours: Mon.–Fri. 9:30am– 4:30pm; Sat. and Sun. 9:30am–4:30pm. Admission plus one show: $19 adults; $15 children (4–17) and $17 Chicago residents and seniors. Each additional show is $5. The first Friday of every month is Far Out Friday, 9am–10pm; admission charge: $20 for adults; $17 for children/senior citizens; $10 students; $5 Adler Members. A family Star Pack is four for $60 (2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children). 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-STAR, www.adlerplanetarium.org (Events) • Ongoing: Zula Patrol: Under the Weather, TimeSpace, Shoot for the Moon, Night Sky Live! • 10/5, 11/2, 12/7, 1/4, 2/1: Far Out Friday • Thru 1/2/08: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity • 11/9/07–1/27/08: Mapping the Universe Loop, along with bold images, artifacts and multimedia presentations. Temporary, architecture-themed exhibitions throughout the year. Free and open daily. Check website for details. Full schedule of lectures, workshops, special events and presentations at noon, evenings and weekends throughout the year. Free or low cost. Check website for listings. Santa Fe Building, 224 S. Michigan Ave., 312-922-3432, www.architecture.org (Events) • Ongoing: Monthly Music Series, WXRT & The Chicago History Museum present “Play Chicago” • Ongoing: Dior: The New Look • Ongoing: Sensing Chicago • Ongoing: Exelon Chicago History Galleries • Opening 11/11: “Roots Music” Children’s Center at Spertus Museum An interactive children’s center focuses on the building blocks of literacy: letters, language and storytelling. The evocative setting includes cloudscapes, night skies and hand-on activities such as climbing tubes, mazes and kinetic scupltures designed to introduce young visitors to the unique role of storytelling in the Jewish tradition. A resource center is available for parents and teachers. Sun.–Wed. 10am––6pm; Thurs. 10am–7pm; Fri. 10am–3pm. Admission $7; $5 students/seniors. Spertus members and children under 5 free. Free admission Tues. 10am–Noon, Thurs. 3pm–7pm. 610 S. Michigan Ave., 312-322-1700, www.spertus.edu Chicago Children’s Museum Hands-on exhibits and new activities daily make every visit special for kids and adults. Admission: Adults $8, Seniors $7; kids under 1 free; free admission Thurs. 5–8pm; free admission to kids 15 and younger the first Monday of every month. Hours: Sun.–Wed. and Fri. 10am–5pm; Thurs. and Sat. 10am–8pm; Target Free First Mon. 10am– 8pm. 700 E. Grand Ave., Navy Pier, 312-527-1000, www.chicagochichildrensmuseum.org (Events) • Through 5/20: Blue Man Group: Making Waves • 3/1–4: Passport to the World: Persia • 3/15–18: Passport to the World: China • 5/3–6: Passport to the World: Korea Chicago Cultural Center Chicago’s acclaimed landmark home of the arts. Daily programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing, visual and literary arts are presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. See the world’s largest Tiffany stained-glass dome. Hours: Mon.-–Thurs. 10am–7pm, Fri. 10am– 6pm, Sat. 10am–5pm, Sun. 11am–5pm. Closed holidays. Free admission. For weekly updated event listings dial F-I-N-E A-R-T (312-346-3278) or log onto www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalCenter. Plan your Chicago itinerary with the help of friendly information representatives. Tours: Audio tours of the Chicago Cultural Center are available for free rental at the Shop at the Cultural Center. Guided architectural tours of the landmark building are presented every Wed., Fri. and Sat. at 1:15pm. For more information, call 312-744-6630; call 312-744-8032 to schedule group tours at other times. Chicago Neighborhood Tours depart from the Cultural Center on Sat. mornings; call 312-742-1190. Chicago Greeter Visits are customized tours that depart from the Chicago Cultural Center; call 312-744-8000. 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630, www.cityofchicago.org/tour/culturalcenter (Events) • 10/27: Hallowed Halls (10am–3pm) • 10/13/07: Ladies and their Horns (1pm and 3pm) • 10/19/07–11/18/07: Creole (Thurs.–Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 3pm) • 12/9/07: Dance Along Nutcracker • 12/7/07–1/6/08: A Charlie Chaplin Christmas Chicago History Museum The Chicago Historical Society is a major museum and research center specializing in Chicago and American history. From permanent galleries and special exhibitions through exciting programs, people of all ages are able to experience the past and better understand the present. Please call for museum hours, pricing and exhibition offerings. 1601 N. Clark St., 312-642-4600, www.chicagohistory.org cont. ™ City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower Located in one of Chicago’s most popular landmarks, the new City Gallery features photographs of Chicago by Chicago photographers. Mon.–Sat. 10am–6:30pm; Sun. 10am–5pm. 806 N. Michigan Ave., 312-744-2400 The Art Institute of Chicago Escape to the Art Institute and delight in treasured collections that have lured visitors to the museum from all over the world for more than a century. Journey through Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas as renowned works of art spanning 5,000 years inform and inspire you. Experience the artistic genius of Monet, Seurat, Renoir, van Gogh, Cassatt, Hopper and more. Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 10:30am–5pm; Thurs. 10:30am–8pm; Sat.–Sun. 10am–5pm. May 31–Aug. 31: Special extended hours Thurs. and Fri. until 9pm; after 5pm, enjoy free admission and shady outdoor dining with live music in the Garden Restaurant. Admission: Adults $12; children 12 and up, students and seniors $7; children under 12 free. 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312-443-3600, www.artic.edu (Exhibitions) • Through 10/14: Lorenzo Ghiberti’s “Gates of Paradise” • Through 10/28: Perpetual Glory: Medieval Islamic Ceramics from the Harvey B. Plotnick Collection • Through 11/25: Richard Misrach: On the Beach • 11/3–1/6: Jasper Johns: Gray • 2/16–5/11: Edward Hopper • 2/16–5/11: Watercolors By Winslow Homer: The Color of Light” Charnley-Persky House Guided tours of this Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright designed Gold Coast Building, Wed. at Noon and Sat. at 10am. 1365 N. Astor St., 312-915-0105 Chicago Architecture Foundation/ArchiCenter Chicago: You Are Here, a new permanent exhibition is free and open to the public daily in the Arcelor Mittal CitySpace Gallery from 9:30am to 5:pm. Designed to encourage visitors to explore the architecture and infrastructure that make up the environment of Chicago, You Are Here includes a scale model of the cont. ™ pg Clarke House Museum 1827 S. Indiana Ave., 312-326-1480 DuSable Museum of African American History Experience a unique cultural environment as you travel through African American history. DuSable Museum shares African American history through a variety of impactful traveling and insightful permanent exhibits, educational programs and special seasonal celebrations. Visit, learn and enjoy! Mon.–Sat. 10am–5pm; Sun. Noon–5pm. 740 E. 56th Pl., 773-947-0600, www.dusablemuseum.org (Events) • Through 3/2/08: In the Hands of African American Collectors: The Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey • Starts 9/15/07: Collectors of African American Art Field Museum Discover Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found! At The Field Museum, you can get a bug’s-eye view in Underground Adventure, descend into an Egyptian tomb, watch a glowing lava flow, be dazzled in our Halls of Gems and Jades, come nose-to-nose with the man-eating lions of Tsavo, and walk among dinosaurs in our new, renovated dinosaur hall – Evolving Planet. Daily 9am–5pm, last admission at 4pm. Adults $12, students and seniors $7, children (4–11) $7. Some exhibits require additional ticket. 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-665-7600, www.fieldmuseum.org (Events) • Ongoing: “Sue” — the T.Rex; Underground Adventure; Evolving Planet • Opening 9/14/07: Crown Family Play Lab • 9/15/07–10/15/07: Celebracion • 10/27/07: Margaret Mead Film Festival • 11/2/07–1/28/07: Maps: Finding our Place in the World • 11/10/07: Family Field Days: Visiting Authors and Artists (Lois Ehlert) 62 £ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://choosechicago.com
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