Museum Guide for Kids and Families in Chicago

Chicago is full of great museums, attractions, and more sneaky fun educational opportunities for kids and their families. Here's our ultimate guide to the best museums, galleries, and exhibits for kids in Chicago - plus insider tips on how to make the most of your family's museum day and when to score with free museum days in Chicago.
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Get sugared up at Museum of Ice Cream Chicago. Photo by Maureen Wilkey
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Visit the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago. Photo by Maureen Wilkey
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Adler Planetarium photo by Chris Rycroft via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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Chicago's museums are some of the top attractions in the city. Photo courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Your kiddos will be in awe of the size of this humongous African elephant I am in awe of its size. Photo by author Lisa Warden
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