Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Ravenswood

We've collected top 10 mentioned science and space museums in Ravenswood from other articles such as Curbed Chicago, Trip101, Choose Chicago.

Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Ravenswood

Field Museum
Field Museum
4.7 (15781 ratings)4.5 (8089 ratings)
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"The Field Museum of Natural History houses millions of specimens in its collections, from gems to mummies to dinosaurs. Free days at the Field Museum: September 22 and 29, 2021. Read the gripping story of this historic museum in Living Landmarks of Chicago."
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"The big thing to see these days is literally big: Maximo the Titanosaur, the largest dinosaur that ever lived. And, the world's most famous T. Rex, Sue, got the royal treatment with brand new digs on the 2nd floor."
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
4.7 (19637 ratings)4.5 (9557 ratings)
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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International Museum of Surgical Science
International Museum of Surgical Science
4.5 (875 ratings)4 (168 ratings)
Paintings, sculptures & exhibits help tell the history of surgery from ancient times to the present.
1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Science museumMuseumsHistorical landmarkSpecialty Museums
WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum
4.2 (1169 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
1130 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
MuseumArt MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden
4.8 (1759 ratings)5 (1073 ratings)
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
Botanical gardenSights & LandmarksArt schoolCafeCoffee shopEducational institutionMuseumNature preserveNon-profit organizationPreschoolScience museumGardensScenic Walking Areas
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Among the 26 different gardens here are the three-island Malott Japanese Garden, the 5-acre Evening Island, and the Grunsfeld Children's…"

Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Ravenswood

Saint James Chapel
Saint James Chapel
4.3 (32 ratings)5 (12 ratings)
835 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Mentioned by Your Day by MK
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"Address: 835 N Rush StSaturday Mass Times: 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 5:15pmA/C: YesCost: $2,500.00, there may be an additional fee for musiciansParishioner?. NoTime for photos after: 20 minutesCan you bring your own priest?. YesOther info to note:The chapel seats 299 people."
Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium
4.6 (25232 ratings)4 (9031 ratings)
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
AquariumZoos & AquariumsHistorical landmarkLearning center
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
The 26 best things to do in Chicago with kids
"Parents will love this Beaux-Arts building situated on Lake Michigan, but kids will have a ball exploring one of the world’s largest indoor aquariums. Even young kids will like checking out the eye-popping Amazon river tanks and the colorful coral and fish of the reef exhibits, and don’t miss watching swimming beluga whales, dolphins, and sea otters in the Polar Play Zone."
Mentioned by MNN WISE
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"If you have started visiting museums in Chicago, you should definitely come here. Aquariums exist in many cities, but most are not that big. You will enjoy a lot while visiting this aquarium, the largest aquarium in the world."
Norwood Park Historical Society
Norwood Park Historical Society
4.8 (29 ratings)
5624 N Newark Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
Historical landmarkNon-profit organization
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"The Norwood Park Historical Society, located on Chicago's northwest side, is housed in the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House. The House and Norwood Park Historical Society have several exhibits, including Margaret Crippen's room, a historical tale of Norwood Park, and a collection of artifacts that have been dug up on the museum's front lawn."

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Ravenswood

All Together Now
All Together Now
4.8 (103 ratings)
Compact, modern cafe with American bistro fare, beer & wine plus a bottle shop & grocery market.
2119 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
RestaurantCafeCheese shopWine store
Four Letter Word Coffee
Four Letter Word Coffee
4.7 (104 ratings)
Turkish coffee & local baked goods offered in a trendy, cozy space with seats & standing tables.
3022 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
CafeCoffee roasters
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 22 best coffee shops in Chicago
"Don't expect to find pumpkin-spice anything at this tiny but specialized coffee shop in Logan Square. Branching off from its roastery in Back of the Yards (and another in Istanbul), Four Letter Word Coffee offers drip, pour-over, espresso, Turkish-style, cold coffee and tea. Pair your cup o' Joe with a pastry from Cellar Door Provisions and have a seat in the exquisitely decorated space."
Hanabusa Cafe
Hanabusa Cafe
4.3 (165 ratings)
Cozy, counter-serve cafe specializing in fluffy Japanese-style soufflé pancakes, plus coffee & tea.
29 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
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Best Rated Movie Theaters in Ravenswood

Lookingglass Theatre Company
Lookingglass Theatre Company
4.8 (441 ratings)5 (432 ratings)
Visually oriented theater specializing in original shows & contemporary literary adaptations.
821 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsNon-profit organizationTheaters
Music Box Theatre
Music Box Theatre
4.8 (1989 ratings)4.5 (49 ratings)
Elegant 1929 movie theater offering foreign & independent films, plus festivals & midnight movies.
3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Movie theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"Southport's main claim to fame is this 1929 movie house, which shows independent and classic films on its two screens. Live organ music…"
Theater on the Lake
Theater on the Lake
4.6 (590 ratings)3.5 (19 ratings)
Year-round program of contemporary plays presented in a restored 1920s-era building with lake views.
2401 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Event venueConcerts & ShowsRestaurantTheaters
Mentioned by Thrillist
18 Outdoor Dining Spots to Enjoy in Chicago This Summer
"Lincoln ParkThe views don’t get much better than Theatre on the Lake, where your outdoor table is parked just steps from the softly crashing waves of Lake Michigan. With seating for 80 and a focused selection of entrées from chicken tinga tacos to brisket dip, Theatre on the Lake continues to serve as something of a mental health break come to life. Stop by for weekend brunch served from 10 am to 3 pm.How to book: Reserve via OpenTable."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Ravenswood

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