Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition. Bridge lifts are subject to boat traffic. Check schedule here Chicago is a city of bridges. For residents it can be quite irksome when a bridge goes up just as you're trying to walk or drive over it but from a pedestrian perspective … [Read more...] about Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition
Art and Architecture
Free exhibits at Newberry Library
Free exhibits at Newberry Library. The Newberry Library is a fascinating place, a private research library with some incredible collections, exhibits and lectures and workshops many of which are free. Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Location and … [Read more...] about Free exhibits at Newberry Library
Free Neighborhood Open House at Gompers Park
Free Neighborhood Open House at Gompers Park When: Sat, Oct 2, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where: Gompers (Samuel) Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave. The Gompers Park Advisory Council [GPAC] is hosting a free open house at Gompers Park. Learn about park programs, local organizations, and connect with … [Read more...] about Free Neighborhood Open House at Gompers Park
Free tours Charnley-Persky House Museum
Free tours Charnley-Persky House Museum Where: Charnley-Persky House Museum, 1365 N. Astor Street, 312-573-1365 When: Guided tours of the Charnley-Persky House are offered every Wednesday and Saturday. Free tours are on Wednesdays 12PM year-round and last 45 … [Read more...] about Free tours Charnley-Persky House Museum
Free museum: Museum of Contemporary Photography
The Museum of Contemporary Photography is the only museum in the Midwest dedicated to photography, and its collection includes a range of works and styles. Where: Museum of Contemporary Photography, Columbia College Chicago, 600 S Michigan Avenue Reservations strongly suggested. When: … [Read more...] about Free museum: Museum of Contemporary Photography
Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago
Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago. When: Opening June 12, 2021. Where: 72 E. Randolph 1-312-894-6263. $5 suggested donation COTC note: It's not clear if the museum will be open on June 12, 2021. Since the City and State will fully … [Read more...] about Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago
Free gallery tours Chicago River North
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Free gallery tours Chicago River North. When: Second Saturday of each month beginning June 12, 2021 11AM-12:30PM Where: Tours depart from Addington Gallery, 704 N Wells St More info here. Enjoy a free art gallery tour, led by an owner or representative, of at least three galleries in … [Read more...] about Free gallery tours Chicago River North
Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston
Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston Where: Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 847-491-4000. Admission: free When: Regular Hours Tues., Sat., Sun. 10AM-5PM, Weds., Thurs., Fri. 10AM-8PM, Closed … [Read more...] about Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston
Free Hyde Park Art Center Center Sunday
Free Hyde Park Art Center Center Sunday. When: Every first Sunday of the month from 1:00-4:00pm Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520. Always call to confirm. Subject to change without notice. Head to HPAC for a full afternoon of activities throughout the center for the public, … [Read more...] about Free Hyde Park Art Center Center Sunday
Free online tour DuSable Museum of African American History
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Free online tour DuSable Museum of African American History. Check out an online exhibit and 169 other items from the collection. Check out the tour through Google Arts & Culture About the DuSable Museum of African American History Located in the historic Hyde Park area of Chicago at … [Read more...] about Free online tour DuSable Museum of African American History
Free virtual museum tours
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Free virtual museum tours. The following museums are offering virtual tours. Some tours are better than others. Some of them you can't really see all the art. Try zooming in. Some include some information about the art some are really just a "street view" with no … [Read more...] about Free virtual museum tours
Free Museum of Contemporary Photography digital exhibitions
Free Museum of Contemporary Photography digital exhibitions Free Museum of Contemporary Photography digital exhibitions Digital exhibitions showcase photographs from the MoCP permanent collection that have been selected by artists, curators, cultural producers, educators, and student. These … [Read more...] about Free Museum of Contemporary Photography digital exhibitions
