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The Hyde Park Art Center will feature Stan Chisholm, in a display titled 'ThingsThatNeverReallyHappened.' The exhibition will feature monochrome drawings in a graphic, almost comic book styl
The Center presents 'The Way Things Are,' a temporal, site-specific installation by Bob Peters and David Schutter.
Water's fluid nature means explorers can make waves interacting with the crucial liquid as it flows, falls and makes things float. Children get a multi-sensory experience feeling the water splash
The playhouse appeals to children's imaginative side and their desire to tell stories and be seen and heard. Youth "players" cooperate to create their theatrical masterpiece, learning t
Youngsters can "search" for knowledge of good health in this exhibit. They can experiment with various tools of the trade, such as the stethoscope, x-ray viewing device, or microscope. And w
Exploring and soaring is the name of the game as our friendly fliers create their own kite, hook it onto a pulley and watch it take flight across the museum. The destination is only limited by their i
Several levels of fun are available at the Treehouse. Find the tunnel and crawl underneath. Climb the steps or choose the more challenging "rock ramp" to the first level to try out the music
Everyone knows what goes in must come out....but where? Kids will experiment with the force of air and cause/effect as they push a brightly colored cloth or ball into the Air Maze. They will soon real
Children will discover their familiar grocery store in new ways. This kid sized version of a market with all the elements of a real store is where they become a shopper, grocery check-out clerk, deli
At the Safe Haven Animal Shelter, children role-play caring for all types of animals. They have to make decisions on what type of pet would "fit" their home, their family as well as the pet&
At the Move It! Transportation table, children can really get "inside" what is coming and going. As they crawl underneath the table, they find themselves right in the middle of all the actio
Infants and toddlers will discover their world in this area using their muscles and all of their senses. The area is designed to encourage infants to spend time on their tummies. Previous guidelines h
On June 4, 1944, a German submarine known as U-505 was prowling off the coast of West Africa on a hunt for American and Allied ships, when depth charges from the USS Chatelain blasted the dreaded U-bo
Everyone needs a vacation and museum visitors are no different. Walk away from the hustle and bustle of the other exhibits and just relax at Camp Take-A-Break. Sleeping bags, a tent, a picnic table, a
More than just a body, you are a complex blend of your choices, your personality, and your environment. Who you are depends on how you care for yourself and enjoy your life. 'YOU! The Experience&
Illinois sculptor and attorney Robert Witt Ames expressed his political and social sentiments for the historical experiences of African Americans throughout American history in a substantial wooden mu
The Joseph and Mary Grimshaw Egyptian Gallery of the Oriental Institute opened to the public on May 29, 1999 following a three year renovation project. The 4000-square foot gallery displays approximat
Contemporary-style mosaic murals by Chicago artist Thomas Miller feature portraits of the eight founders of the DuSable Museum of African American History including Dr. Margaret Burroughs, Charles Bur
The Oriental Institute Museum will present an exhibit entitled 'Pioneers to the Past: American Archaeologists in the Middle East, 1919-20.' James Henry Breasted had received a large donation
'Paintings/Drawings/Sculptures: Masterpieces from the DuSable Museum Collection' is the institution's attempt not only to preserve works created by black artists, but mainly to promote
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