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Join a ranger in the Visitor Center activity room for an afternoon of fun kids activities and stories.
Enjoy a taste of spring at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore`s annual Maple Sugar Time program. Join National Park Service rangers and volunteers at the historic Chellberg Farm from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on t
Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch Sundays featuring a varied live gospel line-up.
Rome has long been a leading tourist destination. Many of the "must-see" sites were codified centuries ago as part of the Grand Tour, a journey undertaken by young aristocrats to complete th
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
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&
Paris in the 1800s was the city of light, and Impressionism captured the bustle of its lively streets and cafes. But through the medium of prints, artists like Whistler, Zorn, Meryon and others probed
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
This new installation takes a closer look into the life and legacy of Harold Washington, twenty years after the passing of the city's first African American Mayor. This exhibition will afford a n
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
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
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
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&
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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