Museums in West Side Chicago, IL

Heritage Museum of Asian Art showcases a wide range of art forms, spanning many cultures and time periods of Asia. The museum's collection includes archaic a

SAE Institute Chicago, located in the heart of the River North neighborhood, boasts professional quality studios and award winning Instructors. Hands-

Graduate education center for Jewish learning and leadership. Offers an array of interesting programming (much of it open to the public), including lecture

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is located at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street on floors two through four of the historic Monroe Buildi

The Design Museum of Chicago inspires, educates, and fosters innovation through design. We define design broadly, from architecture to street art, fr

The American Writers Museum, the first of its kind in the nation, features fun and interactive exhibits for readers and writers of all ages. Explore more th

The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum celebrates the Chicago River and its world-famous movable bridges. Beginning at river level and spiraling fi

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum explores the art, architecture, and design of the late 19th century to the present. Its permanent collection and tempora

** River Cruise season has ended for 2023. Please visit architecture.org/tours for our dozens of walking and bus tours which depart year round. ** The Chica

Clarke House is oldest surviving building in the original Chicago city limits. Built in 1836 for New York businessman Henry Brown Clarke, the timber fra

The 12,000-square-foot space first served this purpose for the Chicago presentation of the groundbreaking national touring exhibition, Art AIDS America, whi