Illinois attractions

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, attracting approximately 1.5 million guests annually. It is home to some of the world's most famous paintings including The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges-Pierre Seurat, Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, and Grant Wood's American Gothic, among countless other works.

The Field Museum is a natural history museum in Chicago, Illinois. As one of the largest and most impressive of such museums in the world, its houses extensive scientific specimen and artifact collections. The museum's high-quality permanent exhibitions attract up to two million visitors a year.

Chicago's premier art gallery is dedicated to showcasing art in all its forms – so expect to see painting, photography, film, music, theater and more in a stunningly designed exhibition space.

It used to be the Sears Tower, but in 2009, London-based insurance broker Willis Group Holdings acquired the naming rights. No matter what you call it (everybody still refers to it as Sears Tower), it's an architectural icon. When it was built in 1973 it was the tallest building in the world. It's now 14th-tallest, but offers unrivaled views of the Windy City, and sees more than a million visitors each year.

The Medieval Torture Museum is located in a 6,000 square foot building in Chicago, Illinois. It houses torture devices and interactive exhibits based on torture in the Middle Ages. Get hands on with the most grisly devices ever invented and even see them used... on silicon models!

Lighthouse ArtSpace is a joint project of Lighthouse Immersive USA and Maestro Immersive Art Inc. who share a vision immersive spaces where unique art exhibitions can be showcased and experienced for years to come. Located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood in the historic landmark Germania Club Building, the space features a dramatic ballroom with 35-foot ceilings, large mezzanines, and detailed ornamentation. The space has been home to the critically acclaimed Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit, and will now present Immersive Frida Kahlo – a vibrant immersive art experience celebrating the life and art of the renowned artist. You will be transported the moment you step inside!

Navy Pier is a Windy City tourist hotspot. Attractions include Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Crystal Gardens, Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze and the Centennial Wheel - all on the shore of Lake Michigan.

The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square feet of public galleries committed to the history of surgery, and an exquisite permanent collection of art and artifacts from the history of Medicine. Located in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, the museum supports its mission through medically themed exhibitions and programs, in addition to a strong contemporary art exhibition program.

Lighthouse ArtSpace is a joint project of Lighthouse Immersive USA and Maestro Immersive Art Inc., who share a vision for a space where immersive art can be showcased and experienced for years to come. Located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood in the historic landmark Germania Club Building, the space features a dramatic ballroom with 35′ ceilings, large mezzanines, and detailed ornamentation. The space has been home to the critically-acclaimed original Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit, and now presents Immersive Frida Kahlo – a vibrant immersive art experience celebrating the life and art of the renowned artist.