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Shedd Aquarium

Chicago Museum Campus

1400 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Museums

Chicago’s amazing Museum Campus houses three of the city’s leading institutions all in one place.

Museum Campus is a 57-acre museum park that sits near Lake Michigan and surrounds three of the city's most notable museums, all dedicated to the natural sciences: the Adler Planetarium; the Shedd Aquarium; and the Field Museum of Natural History. It is also known for holding the Soldier Field football stadium and the Lakeside Center of the McCormick Place.

What's happening nearby...

The Nutcracker at the Joffrey Ballet

Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University •  Dec 05 – Dec 28

Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon's 'The Nutcracker'.

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Lincoln Park ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo •  Nov 21 – Jan 04 @ 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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Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest

Navy Pier •  Dec 05 – Jan 04

Relive cherished memories and make magical new ones at Chicago’s favorite holiday experience.

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