The Adler Planetarium is unique within Chicago history as well as the history of science education in the United States. The planetarium was opened in 1930 making it the first... Continue Reading →

The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago’s oldest public institutions. Founded in 1868, the zoo began with a symbolic gift, a pair of swans donated by the Central Park... Continue Reading →

The Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago’s most significant scientific landmarks, located on the city’s Museum Campus along Lake Michigan. When it opened in 1930, it was the largest indoor... Continue Reading →

The Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the most premier opera companies in the United States, they bring world-class vocal performance and theatrical artistry to the city. Founded in... Continue Reading →

In the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood and a 20 minute walk away from DePaul sits one of the city’s most notorious restaurants: The Wiener’s Circle. Opened in 1983... Continue Reading →

Chicago’s Chinatown is one of the city’s most prominent cultural neighborhoods, shaped by migration and resilience for over more than a century. It is located just south of downtown along... Continue Reading →

Cloud Gate, more commonly known as “The Bean,” is one of Chicago’s most recognizable landmarks. It was installed in Millennium Park in 2004. The sculpture was designed by British artist... Continue Reading →

The Field Museum is one of Chicago’s most popular cultural institutions, standing at the intersection of science and history. The museum was founded in 1893 near Jackson Park in the... Continue Reading →