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Just south of the Loop, you will find The Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum, connected by a vast museum campus. This 57-acre green space is a perfect place to relax, eat a picnic lunch and enjoy the brilliant lake views.

Shedd Aquarium Boasting the largest indoor aquarium in the world, the Shedd is home to beluga whales, Pacific black whales, eels and penguins. The most popular display is Kayavak, a beluga born in captivity. Born August 13, 1999, the strapping baby girl weighed in at 115 pounds. She has since been moved to a public viewing area.

Field Museum Amazingly, the Field's expansive nine acres of exhibition space accommodates only one percent of the museum's 20 million artifacts. The most famous exhibit is Sue, the world's largest and most complete T-Rex dinosaur skeleton.

The museum features an eclectic array of temporary exhibits. Past shows included "The Art of the Motorcycle," a Cartier jewelry display and even a retrospective on the Chicago Bears football team.

Adler Planetarium The space center is home to many high-tech, interactive displays. Learn about the different densities of stars, chart the development of a black hole and see an out-of-this-world moon rock.

The planetarium's Sky Box Theater affords a brilliant view of the universe. On Friday nights, the planetarium displays real-time images of the constellations from its 20-inch telescope on an 18-by-24-foot screen. The Sky Show changes frequently, and usually features two shows, for adults and children, respectively.

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Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum

Explore the celestial skies

1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605-2403
United States
+1 312 922 7827
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org

Visitors can journey to the stars or experiment with telescopes. Also, there is plenty to learn about space travel, solar systems and galaxies through stunning displays. The informative, virtual reality StarRider Theater takes visitors on a tour of the Milky Way in chairs with interactive armrests. Shop at the Out of This World museum store which sells space-related souvenirs and gifts. For details on regular and summer hours, admission prices, driving directions, parking, audio tours and events check the website.

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Field Museum

Natural History, Human History 1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605-2496
United States
+1 312 922 9410
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/ Travel from ancient civilizations through modern times, viewing remnants of bygone cultures and traditions. Get the inside story on Sue, the largest and most complete T-Rex dinosaur skeleton, or view preserved man-eating lions and other animals. For a truly subterranean experience, check out the Underground Adventure, an exhibit dedicated to soil and how it sustains life, or just relax at one of several places to eat. Free for members, teachers and military personnel. Chicago residents receive a discount. See website for online ticketing, visitor guide, and extended hours.

Admission: Adults $12, Age 4-11 $7, Students $7, Seniors $7

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John G. Shedd Aquarium

Explore the Deep 1200 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
+1 312 939 2438
http://www.shedd.org Nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan, this indoor aquatic world is home to more than 650 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from across the globe. Explore Caribbean waters at the 90,000-gallon coral reef exhibit, or watch whales and dolphins play during marine mammal shows. Eat at Soundings restaurant, where you will find a panoramic view of Lake Michigan, or in the Bubble Net food court. Aquatic souvenirs are available in the gift shop. See website for package deals, visitor info, maps, membership details, and events calendar.

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