Chicago - Official Visitors Guide - (Page 65) • 10/5/07–1/6/08: Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination • 11/1607–1/6/08: National Geographic Maps: Tools for Adventure Exhibit • 11/16/07–1/6/08: Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light Exhibit • 1/11/08–2/28/08: 2008 Black Creativity Program and Exhibit • 10/5/07–2/08: Omnimax Films: Mummies: Secrets of the Pharoahs and Sea Monsters the history and heritage of Italian Americans who have made significant contributions to sports and society. We offer a multi-media, state of the art exhibit Gallery, gift shop and special event/conference facilities. 1431 W. Taylor St., 312-226-5566, www.niashf.org The Notebaert Nature Museum Located in Lincoln Park, the Nature Museum engages visitors, especially urban dwellers, in new ways to connect with and preserve the natural world through a unique indoor/outdoor experience. Weekdays 9am–4:30pm; Weekends 10am–5pm. Admission: $9 adults, $7 students (13–22) and seniors (60+), $6 children (3–12). Free on Thursdays. Chicago residents receive $1 off general admission. 2430 N. Cannon Dr., 773-755-5100, www.naturemuseum.org (Events) • 10/12/07–1/13/08: Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly • 2/08–4/08: Wild MSpertus Museum/usic: Sounds and Songs of Life Naper Settlement Chicagoland’s premier outdoor history museum village, located in downtown Naperville, just 28 miles west of Chicago. History comes to life through costumed villagers, historic buildings, galleries and hands-on exhibits. Open year round. April–Oct. Tues.–Sat. 10am–4pm, Sun. 1–4pm; Nov.–March, Tues.–Fri. 10am–4pm. Admission charge. Discounted pricing available for groups. Special events include Civil War Days in May, Naper Days in June, All Hallows Eve in October and Christmas Memories in December. Free car and bus parking. Visit www.napersettlement.museum for more information. 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, 630-420-6010, www.napersettlement.museum children, ages 3–11 ($16 for non-resident seniors and children). The Mini Pass, which includes admission to the aquarium and either the Wild Reef or the Oceanarium exhibits, is: $14 for Chicago resident adults ($18 for non-resident adults); $11 for Chicago seniors and children, ages 3–11 ($14 for non-resident seniors and children). General admission (aquarium only) prices: $5 for Chicago resident adults ($8 for non-resident adults) and $4 for seniors and children, ages 3–11 ($6 for non-resident seniors and children). Other ticketing options are available, and discounted pricing is available for groups. 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-939-2438, www.sheddaquarium.org (Events) • Permanent Exhibit: Wild Reef; Invasive Species • Through Summer 2008: Lizards and the Komodo King • 2/8/08–2/9/08: Shark Art Event • Ongoing: Marine Mammal Presentations • Ongoing: Caribbean Reef Dive • Ongoing: Animal Encounter Programs National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame The NIASHF is a 501(c)(3) museum and educational institution whose mission is to preserving honorable values through sports by honoring and promoting cont. ™ Shedd Aquarium The world’s aquarium offers more than 22,000 animals from around the world. Labor Day–Memorial Day 9am–5pm; Memorial Day–Labor Day, weekends and holiday 9am–6pm. See all Shedd has to offer with the All Access Pass, which includes admission to the Wild Reef, the Oceanarium and the original aquarium, is: $17 for Chicago resident adults ($23 for nonresident adults); $12 for Chicago seniors and cont. ™ The Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows Free and open yearround to the public during Navy Pier operating hours Mon.–Thurs. 10am–8pm; Fri.–Sat. 10am–10pm; Sun. 10am–7pm. Free public tours are available at 2:30pm every Fri. Call 312-595-5024 for more information. 600 E. Grand Ave., Navy Pier, 312-595-7437 pg For a personalized tour contact the Chicago Greeter Program: 312-744-8000, www.chicagogreeter.com ¶ 65 http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=10805 http://chicago.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=10805 http://www.chicagogreeter.com
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