The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago houses more then 300,000 works of art within its 10 curatorial departments. Among its great treasures are the legendary masterpieces A Sunday Afternoon on La Grand Jatte - 1884 by Georges Seurat, American Gothic by Grant Wood, Nighthawks by Ed Hopper and 33 paintings by Claude Monet.

Field Museum of Natural History

Established in 1893, The Field Museum was founded for the purpose of accumulation and dissemination of knowledge, and the preservation and exhibition of objects illustrating art, archaeology, science and history.

Grant Park

Stroll through Grant Park and admire the magnificent Buckingham Fountain.

Lincoln Park and Lincoln Park Zoo

Established in 1868, the Lincoln Park Zoo is the world's largest free zoo.

Navy Pier and Children's Museum

Originally designed as a shipping and recreational facility, Navy Pier has evolved into a premiere family entertainment center. The Chicago Children; Museum and interactive and education oasis is one of the most popular children's museums in the United States.

Museum of Contemporary Art

The MCA documents contemporary visual culture through painting, sculpture, photography, video / film and performance featuring thought-provoking art created since 1945.

Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium has taken the lead among planetariums world-wide in establishing an astronomy and astrophysics research group in a museum setting.

Museum of Science and Industry

Converted from the Palace of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science and Industry is dedicated to 'industrial enlightenment', a vehicle for public science education. MSI's Omnimax is a 5-story, 72 ft. domed theatre.

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Lyric Opera of Chicago is recognized internationally as one of the truly great opera companies of our time. Its artistic standards are universally admired and their home, Civic Opera House, has no equal.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Founded in 1976 by Terry Kinney, Gary Sinise and Jeff Perry, Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a Chicago-based international performing arts ensemble. This troupe has been presented with the National Medal of the Arts and produces approximately 20 unique plays every season.

Millennium Park

Explore Chicago's new lakefront landmark, Millennium Park, located 1/2 block south of The Fairmont Chicago. Enjoy an outdoor performance of the Grant Park Music Festival in the Pritzker Pavilion or take in the many artistic attractions including Anish Kapoor's 'Cloud Gate'. Stroll through Lurie Garden or take in the many faces of Chicago at the Crown Fountain.

The Chicago Sinfonietta

Now entering its 18th season, the Chicago Sinfonietta has enriched the cultural, educational, and social quality of life in Chicago, while gaining significant recognition on the national and international stage. Chicago Sinfonietta musicians truly represent the city's rich cultural landscape, and continue to fulfill the orchestra's mission of Musical Excellence through Diversity. Under the guidance of founding Music Director Paul Freeman, the orchestra performs at the highest artistic level and has achieved an outstanding reputation for its innovative programs. The Sinfonietta is dedicated to the authentic performance of Classical, Romantic and Contemporary repertoire and excels at presenting imaginative new works by composers and soloists of color.

Delight in the music of The Chicago Sinfonietta at Chicago's Orchestra Hall in Symphony Center or at the Lund Auditorium on the campus of Dominican University in suburban River Grove.