As the third largest city in the United States, Chicago, Illinois, is full of exciting things to experience. From historical ...

Guarded by an iconic pair of bronze lions, the Art Institute of Chicago houses a permanent collection of more than 300,000 artworks, displayed in a sprawling complex of galleries and halls.

Chicago is renowned for its world-class museums, from the sprawling Art Institute to the awe-inspiring Field Museum. But beyond these iconic institutions lies a treasure trove of lesser known ...

You've heard of lions and tigers and bears, but what about bugs and bones and snakes? CBS News Chicago's Marie Saavedra was very brave, taking a tour of the collections visitors don't normally see at ...

With some students off school already for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and dangerously cold weather expected in Chicago, many will be looking for things to do inside in the city. The Art Institute ...

Here's a look at upcoming free dates for some of the city's most iconic museums, and how to visit. Art Institute of Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago will offer "free winter weekdays" for ...

Between now and early next year, there are three exhibitions in Chicago museums that tell some interesting stories about things we may think we know. “Photographing Frank Lloyd Wright ...

Some also take part in Museums for All, a program that offers ... Current exhibits: “Chasing Eclipses,” “Chicago’s Night Sky.” Reversible panels highlighting the lives of Chicago based ...