I find it fascinating to learn about how life was 100 years ago, how the different political systems were, and just how ...

Explore must-visit Illinois museums this April, from iconic art to immersive history, perfect for a culture-filled spring day without the crowds.

Three larger-than-life bronze bison statues made a stop at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History​ on Monday, and they won ...

Inside the AMNH "For the Win" exhibit: Jesse Owens’ gold medal, Durant’s ring, the Lombardi Trophy, and more historic sports artifacts.

Music, ordinary Chicagoans, department stores and journalism are among the topics that need museums, readers say.

Explore a world-class Chicago museum packed with iconic art, hidden details, and surprising moments that stay with you long after you leave.

The Women Who Built Chicago” bus tour takes participants on a one-and-a-half-hour excursion focusing on nine influential Chicago women, such as Mary Emerson Haven, founder of the Chicago YWCA.

I fell in love with textile art. Above and right: visitors to Judy Chicago’s installation, ‘The Dinner Party’, are greeted by six five-foot-high woven banners, created between 1974 and 1979. © Judy ...

The bison earned its official status as the nation's mammal under a law signed by former President Obama in 2016.

From sculptural museums to desert research centres, these landmark projects reveal how women architects have changed the ...

Longmont is celebrating a milestone birthday this year, and it is happening alongside two even bigger anniversaries. In 2026, Longmont marks 155 years since its founding. The celebration coincides ...

There is something deeply human about standing next to a locomotive the size of a house and feeling completely small. Train museums hit differently from most cultural institutions. They are loud with ...