Museums in Chicago, Illinois

Visit Medieval Torture Museum Chicago and discover the most extensive Middle Ages torture exhibits in the U.S. Located in the Chicago Loop, explore the interactive museum’s elaborate torture devices and realistic execution depictions that are not for the faint of heart! Do you have the courage to endure a visit to the horrifying evidence of human cruelty? Details

In the heart of downtown Chicago, the Writers Museum on Michigan Avenue walks you through centuries of American history and culture from the writers' perspective. The American Writers Museum-Chicago is the only museum devoted to diverse US writers and writings, with fun multi-sensory exhibits to celebrate the past and promote the future of American literature! Details

Explore the Art Institute of Chicago with a skip-the-line guided tour. Bypass the wait and immerse yourself in a world-class collection, from Impressionist gems to modern masterpieces like Sunday on La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat and Nighthawks by Edward Hopper. Let an expert guide reveal the stories behind both iconic artworks and lesser-known treasures. Details