Most reviewed Speciality Museums in Chicago

  1. 4.5 Richard H. Driehaus Museum (1.455 reviews)
    - Excellent tour--do the guided tour
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums
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    The Richard H. Driehaus Museum explores the art, architecture, and design of the late 19th century to the present. Its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are presented in an immersive experience within the restored Nickerson Mansion, completed in 1883. See more..
  2. 4.5 Oriental Institute Museum (559 reviews)
    - Superb Collection
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
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    The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago is a leading research center for the ancient Middle East. The museum houses some 350,000 artifacts—around 5,000 of which are on display—excavated mainly by OI archaeologists. Founded in 1919, at a time when the Middle East was called the Orient, the OI has pioneered innovative excavations and comprehensive dictionary projects that chronicle ancient civilizations. The Oriental Institute Museum aims to understand, reveal, and protect ancient Middle Eastern civilizations. See more..