Chicago Official Visitors Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 60) see & do Chicago Children’s Museum Handsinformation call 312-744-6630; call 312744-8032 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/ on exhibits and new activities daily make every visit special for kids and adults. Adults $9, seniors $8; kids under 1 free; free admission Thurs. 5pm–8pm; free admission to kids 15 and younger the first Mon. of every month. Hours: Sun.–Wed. & Fri.: 10am–5pm; Thurs. & Sat.: 10am–8pm; Target Free First Mon.: 10am–8pm. 700 E. Grand Ave., Navy Pier, 312-527-1000, www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org (Events) • 9/13–1/18/09: Secrets of Circles • 11/28–1/11/09: Pretend You’re on Ice • 2/14–5/17/09: Cyberchase, The Chase is on! DuSable Museum of African American History Experience a unique 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. 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., & Sat. at 1:15pm. For more Chicago History Museum If you are curious about the city’s past, present and future, the Chicago History Museum should be your first stop. Through permanent galleries and special exhibitions, people of all ages are able to experience Chicago history. Please call for hours, pricing and offerings. 1601 N. Clark St., 312-642-4600, www.chicagohistory.org 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 sculptures 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 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) • Ongoing: A Slow Walk to Greatness: The Harold Washington Story • 10/31/08: Dance Africa Chicago • 12/26/08-12/31/08: Children’s Penny Cinema • 1/19/09: Martinmas Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King 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, step into the windswept world of Ice Age mammoth hunters in Ancient Americas, 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 Evolving Planet. Daily 9am–5pm, last admission at 4pm. Adults $14, cont. ™ cont. ™ September 13 thorugh January 18 Circles are everywhere! But why? Explore the simplicity, splendor, and science of this amazing shape. This project was supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Foundation. Chicago Children’s Museum Located at Navy Pier (312) 527-1000 pg www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org 60£ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org http://www.choosechicago.com
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