Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
1155 E. 58th St., Chicago, IL 60637
Museums
Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the University of Chicago campus, the Oriental Institute Museum showcases the history, art and archaeology of the ancient Near East. Permanent collections focus on ancient Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria and Turkey. World-famous collection of artifacts from the ancient Middle East, including a recreation of an Assyrian palace and a 17-ft.-tall statue of King Tut.
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Lincoln Park ZooLights
Lincoln Park Zoo • Nov 15 – Jan 05 @ 4:30PM
Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights.
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Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Lights at The Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Science and Industry • Nov 16 – Jan 06
Explore rich holiday traditions from around the globe while creating your own traditions with loved ones this season.
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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Millennium Park • Nov 15 – Feb 02
Ice Skate in Downtown Chicago
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American Writers Museum
Chicago
The mission of the American Writers Museum is to engage the public in celebrating American writers and exploring their influence on our history, our identity, our…
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Chicago Museum Campus
Chicago
Chicago’s amazing Museum Campus houses three of the city’s leading institutions all in one place.
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