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15 Best Chicago Museums

The pick of the collection, reviewed.

A hand-picked shortlist of the 15 chicago museums travellers rate highest, with the prices, the run times and who you actually book each one through.

15 Best Chicago Museums

Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting - Medieval Torture Museum in Chicago: what the experience feels like
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Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

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1.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

Chicago’s Medieval Torture Museum combo with audio guide and a ghost-hunting app. Dim-lit, hands-on, and darkly educational.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Very dark, yet informative. If you want to be enlightened about the disproportionate punishments meted out on humans by those in power, this is a thought-provoking yet scary museum. The displays were realistic, and the audio descriptions detailed.”

962 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $35.83by Medieval Torture Museum

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Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

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3.Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

Advance tickets for Chicago’s Field Museum: see SUE, Egyptian mummies, gems, and dinosaurs with flexible hours and free docent tours.

★ 4.5

“Even though sometimes it is annoying to have to pay extra for some installations, it is worth it here at the Field. The extra admission (I am sure) helps with the installation and creation of the "extras". We saw "After the Dinosaurs" and the detail, stories, timeline and everything made it a wonderful experience for…”

489 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $29.00by Field Museum - Chicago

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Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket - Price and value: is $43 per person actually fair?
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Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket

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4.Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket

Museum of Ice Cream Chicago: timed entry, unlimited ice cream samples, putt-putt, speakeasy frozen shakes, and a sprinkle pool.

★ 3.5

“Super cool place! Loved the variety of ice cream, everyone was super informative and nice. I would definitely recommend this to anyone”

396 reviews45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $43.00by MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM

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2-Hour Chicago Lakefront & Museum Campus Segway Tour - The First Glide: From the Segway Lesson to Grant Park
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2-Hour Chicago Lakefront & Museum Campus Segway Tour

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Chicago Landmarks & Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour - Starting at 300 E Monroe St: Training That Actually Helps
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Chicago Landmarks & Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour

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8.Chicago Landmarks & Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour

Cruise Chicago’s top sights by Segway with a small group, helmeted training, and standout skyline views from Buckingham Fountain to the lakefront.

★ 5.0

“Getting used to the Segway was pretty easy, great instructions before embarking on tour. Kevin was a fountain of information about the city. So much fun!!!!”

230 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $70.00by Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours

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Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass - Price and Logistics: what you pay for at $41
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Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass

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10.Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass

Field Museum All-Access Pass in Chicago: choose entry time, see SUE, Egypt, gems and dinosaurs, plus free docent tours. 3D movie costs extra.

★ 4.5

“I opted for a guide but was not assigned to one so I definitely recommend asking for one first thing because there is a lot of information to take in. But still easy to navigate through without one & just using the map.”

135 reviews1 to 8 hours (approx.)From $41.00by Field Museum - Chicago

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Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket - Your 1 to 3 Hours: A Simple, Smart Plan
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Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket

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13.Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket

Self-led admission to Chicago’s MCA with a mobile ticket. Explore rotating contemporary shows at your pace for about 1–3 hours.

★ 3.5

“The Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art is a smaller museum in a great location. The person who checked me in was very friendly. There is a cafe there and seating both inside and outside. The back outdoor area has a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. The exhibit that was there upon my visit was the…”

91 reviews1 to 3 hours (approx.)From $22.00by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

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American Writers Museum Admission Ticket - Entering the Museum: Writers Hall, Affiliate Homes, and a Chicago Sense of Place
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American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

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Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket - 35 Acres of Exhibits: How the Self-Guided Layout Works
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Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket

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15.Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket

A budget-friendly self-guided auto museum across 35 acres with cars, pop culture, military displays, and movie machines for all ages.

★ 4.5

“With my plus one be a MAJOR CLASSIC CAR ENTHUSIAST he was like a kid in a candy story!!!! It took us an hour and a half both ways from Downtown Chicago but it was totally worth it. Highly recommended”

55 reviews1 to 5 hours (approx.)From $24.10by Volo Auto Museum

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