Museums in Illinois

The largest interactive exhibition in the U.S. exploring human history through the lens of power, punishment, and psychology.

Collection of over 1,000 rare and vintage bicycles.

The only Chicago bridgehouse open to the public contains a museum devoted to the Chicago River.

The oldest purpose built museum in Illinois, home to original Victorian taxidermy.

A taxidermy “mermaid,” vampire-killing kits, and hundreds of other bizarre objects are housed at this quirky museum.

Just off I-55 in McLean, Illinois, is a place where you can play over 100 arcade and pinball machines for 25-75 cents a pop.

The first home and studio that belonged to the famous architect.

Inside the center are Italian works of art and a replica model of St. Peter's Basilica.

This historic house museum that celebrates one of the world's most influential social reformers is also one of the most haunted locations in Chicago.

This church doubles a museum dedicated to Norwegian heritage.

A chance to follow in the footsteps of the word's most legendary animator.

Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.

This surprising gem is a world-class archeological museum hidden at the University of Chicago.

An exhibit of items from the mental institution where Mary Todd Lincoln lived after her son conspired to have her committed.

In Chicago, a pizza-enthusiast has opened a museum dedicated to the history of pizza.

This house renovated by Frank Lloyd Wright was the centerpiece of a lavish 20th-century estate.