This was an interesting museum. I was looking for cultural things to do while visiting Lombard for…read morethe weekend. The large mill had several historical facts. There was a live demonstration of the stone wheel grinding corn into corn meal. There are three stories, with the top two being a museum and the basement floor part of the Underground Railroad station shop. Taking back into little known American History were relics of the slave trade. The museum entrance fee was $6 for adults. The outside grounds were kept nicely and there was a short trail along the river.

Wow! I have to get out of downtown more often!…read more I was car shopping with a friend and she brought me to the museum and the walking trail once she was finished purchasing a car. I was so surprised to see such history and beauty next to a big busy highway. There is a spacious parking lot tucked away as to not impede on the surrounding beauty. The beautifully elegant building looked so interesting. The age was apparent but it was in exquisite condition. We did not go in as it was not open. We walked around it and enjoyed it from the outside. I am looking forward to returning soon. We checked out the big water wheel and bridge and took some pretty photos that did not do justice to the natural beauty of the area. We then walked along the pretty trail inside all of the foliage along the water. It wasn't too crowded so we had space to take our time and enjoy. It was so nice to see the mix of families and singles enjoying nature and some fresh air. Once we were done with our lovely walk, we went next door to the nearby pub for a casual meal. What a great area that deserves another visit.

One of the best and biggest art museums I've ever been to…read more I brought my 11-year-old son with me on a Monday morning in August. The only downsides were just how insanely packed it was, and the price of admission - $32 for adults (but free for my son at least). But it's worth it to fork over the cash and brave the crowds. The collections are stunning and expansive and truly breathtaking. The paintings are well spaced out with ample descriptions and information. Like most museums of this size and prestige, the building and the people watching are just as interesting as the art. Definitely hope to return someday as I've barely scratched the surface!

What a fabulous place for various artists and artwork! It was great to see all the different pieces…read moreand styles in this collection. The art institute is huge and covers a wide variety of different styles. It's a big place so expect to spend some time here. Map shows different levels and different stairs and elevators leading to different places. They even have a cafe in the 3rd floor. Really cool place to check out in Chicago while you're here. They do have free lockers for large backpacks and items near the front.

I was REALLY looking forward to this place and it did not disappoint. I was there for the animals…read moreand dinosaurs... I really don't care about a lot of other items but it still had a great display for what I was interested in. I did buy tickets on Groupon. I think I saved about $30ish dollars in total doing that so I highly recommend checking there before buying on their website. I could be wrong on the amount but definitely saved a good amount of money. I also bought the tickets ahead of time which is HIGHLY recommended. This place was packed. The Pokemon exhibit was sold out which is fine with me - I was not interested but definitely drew a bigger crowd. In regards to dinosaurs, Sue the Tyrannosaurus is the best part. You cannot go there without seeing Sue. The museum has a huge gift shop which is great but the 'Sue' items were not great from the gift shop. I didn't buy anything which was very surprising. There were the taxidermy animals too which were nice to see how many different species of animals there are in the world. I definitely enjoyed my time here and highly recommend. I love the History Museum in NYC, Washington DC and London and this is right up with those!

We came to check out the Pokemon Fossil exhibit, as several people I know are crazy for Pokemon and…read moreone of my young cousins loves it a lot. You will definitely want to buy the ticket a week in advance as they sell out quickly. The exhibit itself is composed of fossils they made of Pokemon, paired with actual fossils, which is intended to elicit interest from children in archaeology. It didn't appeal as much to me (a fossil enthusiast, but not a Pokemon enthusiast). The ticket allows you to enter the gift shop which you can buy some pokemon merch, and you get a pokemon card when you enter the exhibit as well. The rest of the museum was also great, and I don't think I had enough time to see everything! I especially liked the sue exhibit and the sue store. The gem stones and taxidermy exhibits were also quite nice! I would definitely return again, but this museum will definitely need at least a whole day to explore!

IAM is a great introduction for anyone to military and civilian aviation from years gone by to…read moreplanes and stories of today. They have a fantastic open house and flying exhibitions every year. Check their website for next years open house (2026)! Great job IAM! Also, for high school aged teens , please check out their CAP Civil Air Patrol squadron! It is an official civilian branch of the USAF!!!

Very knowledgeable volunteer and interesting exhibits. Dont…read moreforget to to donate they depend on donations to stay afloa.

Closed when I was here early in the morning during the offseason, so I was only able to see the…read moreoutside but yes, it is a lighthouse that is since decommissioned and is no longer an active navigational aid. But it's been converted into a museum. Built in 1858 at a cost of $8,000, the Old Michigan City Light replaced an 1837 brick & stone light built at the edge of Lake Michigan. It was the second light at the site, and the predecessor to the Michigan City East Light. It was remodeled in 1904. Seven lighthouse keepers and fourteen assistant keepers served here from 1837 to 1940. [Review 20615 overall - 146 in Indiana - 1596 of 2023.]

This was a super cool museum. There was lots of cool artifacts. There is a small gift shop with t…read moreshirts ornaments and books. Got lots of pics. Sorry yelp limited how many I could post!

This was something my wife really wanted to do when we went to Chicago a couple weeks ago during…read moreSpring Break, and I am glad she did because I absolutely loved it. We got the home/studio tour and our guide, Marie, was phenomenal. We also paid extra for the self-guided tour of the neighborhood which comes with a map of about 10 homes or so and a device you carry to play pre-recorded information about each home. I think we paid about $40/person and I consider that a fair price.

A friend of mine was visiting from out of town and is a huge Frank Lloyd Wright fan and when he…read moreplanned his trip, he definitely wanted to add this to the itinerary, so we took a little half day trip to Oak Park. The day before we booked 10:20am tickets as that was the first option available. Make sure you do so beforehand so that you are guaranteed a spot! We booked for a Monday so unsure how crowded or sold out it might be on a weekend. Our tour started around 10:30 and I just want to note that the tour at times felt a bit rushed inside and not organized. We had Ron as our tour guide who is very knowledgeable and you can tell is very passionate, however I felt like he was a little bit aggressive and slightly borderline rude at times with his commentary. It was subtle, but enough to raise our eyebrows a few times when looking at each other. Besides that though, we enjoyed the tour and it was great to truly see the space where Frank Lloyd Wright spent much of his time. Afterwards, we had already paid for the self-walking tour that provides you with a listening device to walk through the neighborhood and check out other homes that he designed. We really enjoyed that separate piece of the tour since it was a beautiful sunny day out and we could move at our own pace and comment amongst our friend group without feeling rushed. There's only two bathrooms in the gift shop that sometimes have a line outside when different tours come in and out, so just something to note. They have a nice little gift shop with interesting and unique things to purchase. I'd recommend this to all Frank Lloyd Wright fans for sure! I'd imagine your tour experience varies depending on who tours you, but either way it it is worth it.

From the Titanic area to mini golf, famous cars, dinosaurs, and a military museum…read more 3 generations had a blast. Great museum! It's an all-day activity that our 5-year-old enjoyed just as much as grandpa (65 years old). It's a large area, so bring good walking shoes.

I have been going to Volo for years. My wife and I went today and was shocked that the admission is…read morenow $39.95 and that is just for the cars. No other exhibits. My last visit to Volo and last recommendation to others.