Museums

ADLER PLANETARIUM AND ASTRONOMY MUSEUM. 1300 S. Lake Shore.Ongoing: "Stars of the Pharaohs"; "Egyptian Nights"; "Space in YourFace"; "TimeSpace." Museum for astronomy and space exploration.Includes a major collection of artifacts on the history of astronomy,and an in-depth introduction to the wonders of the galaxy in thePlanetarium's Ameritech Milky Way Gallery. Planetarium hours: Daily,9:30 am-6 pm; first Friday of each month is Far Out Fridays, 4:30-10pm. Admission (includes admission and one sky show, each additionalshow $5): Adults, $16 (Chicago residents $14); Kids ages 4-17: $14(Chicago residents $13); Seniors: $15 (Chicago residents $10). FarOut Fridays: Adults, $20; Kids/Seniors, $17; Members/Students/Teachers, $5; Family Star Pack for four, $60. Additional fee for Skyand StarRider Theaters. (312) 922-STAR or visitwww.adlerplanetarium.org.

AGELESS CLASSICS MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION. 100 S. River, Aurora.Exhibits include military aircraft form World War II to OperationDesert Storm and aviation memorabilia from World War I to Vietnam.Group tours available. Thu, 10 am-5 pm; Fri, 2-10 pm; Sat, 10 am-5pm; Sun, 11 am-5 pm. Adults, $5; seniors, $4; children 6-16, $3;children under 6, free. (630) 466-0888.

AMERICAN MOVIE PALACE MUSEUM. York Theatre Building, 152 N. York,Elmhurst. The facility features blueprints, photos, posters, programsand artifacts from theatres across the United States. Mon-Fri, 9 am-4 pm. (630) 782-1800.

ARGONNE INFORMATION CENTER. Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S.Cass, Argonne. Over 30 exhibits on science and technology. Tours ofthe laboratory are available most Saturdays. Tue-Fri, 10 am-3 pm;closed on holidays. Free. (630) 252-5562.

ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. 111 S. Michigan. Ongoing: "Faces,Places, and Inner Spaces." Museum hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, 10:30 am-5pm; Thu-Fri, 10:30 am-9 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-5 pm. Adults, $12;seniors, students and children over 5, $7; children under 5, free;Tuesday, free. (312) 443-3600.

AURORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. David L. Pierce Art and History Center,20 E. Downer, Aurora. Wed-Sun, noon-4 pm. (630) 897-9029.

BETHEL NEW LIFE CULTURAL ARTS. 1140 N. Lamon. Ongoing: "Steppin'Up: Journeys from the Soul." Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-6 pm. (773) 378-3600.

BLOCK MUSEUM OF ART. Northwestern University. 40 Arts Circle,Evanston. Ongoing: "Theo Leffmann: Weaving a Life into Art." Tue, 10am-5 pm; Wed, Fri, 10 am-8 pm; Sat-Sun, noon-5 pm. Free. (847) 491-4000.

BLOOMINGDALE PARK DISTRICT MUSEUM. 108 S. Bloomingdale,Bloomingdale. Wed, 4-8 pm; Thu-Fri, 10 am-4 pm; Sat, noon-4 pm. (630)539-3096.

CANTIGNY. 1 S 151 Winfield, Wheaton. Ongoing: The former home ofChicago Mayor Joseph Medill and his grandson, Col. Robert McCormick,features 10 acres of gardens and landscaped grounds, the Robert R.McCormick Museum and the First Division Museum of War Memorabilia,with items dating to the Revolutionary War. Museum open Tue-Sun, 10am-4 pm; park open 9 am-sunset. $7 per car. (630) 668-5161.

CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION. 224 S. Michigan. Ongoing:"ReThink ReDesign ReCycle." Sat, 9 am-6 pm; Sun, 9:30 am-5 pm. (312)922-3432, Ext. 239.

CHICAGO ATHENAEUM AT SCHAUMBURG. 190 S. Roselle, Schaumburg.Ongoing: "International Sculpture Park"; "Art and Design - ASelection of Art, Design and Architecture From the PermanentCollections of the Chicago Athenaeum." Wed-Fri, 11 am-6 pm; Sat-Sun,noon-5 pm. (847) 895-3950.

CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN. 1000 Lake Cook, Glencoe. Ongoing: Expandedbonzai exhibit features 185 unique plants displayed on a rotatingbasis. Daily, 7 am-9 pm. Admission is free; parking is $12. (847) 835-5440.

CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER. 78 E. Washington. Ongoing: "ChicagoLandmarks Before the Lens"; "Heraldic Emblems I-IV by DeborahBoardman." Mon-Wed, 10 am-7 pm; Thu, 10 am-9 pm; Fri, 10 am-6 pm;Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, 11 am-5 pm. Closed holidays. Free. (312) 744-6630.

CHICAGOLAND SPORTS HALL OF FAME. A collection of sportsmemorabilia honoring over 300 area athletes, schools and professionalteams. Ten interactive, touch-screen video kiosks feature a sportstrivia game, sports writers discussing their favorite sports momentsand biographies, stats, and more. Mon-Fri, 10 am-4 pm. Free.Maryville Academy, 1150 N. River, Des Plaines. (847) 294-1799.

THE CHINESE-AMERICAN MUSEUM OF CHICAGO. 238 W. 23rd. Fri, 8:30 am-1:30 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-5 pm. $1, $2. (312) 949-1000;www.ccamuseum.org.

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM. 2350 N. Kenmore. Mon-Thu, 11 am-5pm; Fri, 11 am-7 pm; Sat-Sun, noon-5 pm. (773) 325-7506.

DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT MUSEUM. 831 Maple, Downers Grove.Ongoing: "Images of You: Photos of Downers Grove's Past"; "Quiltsfrom the Collection"; "Recent Acquisitions." Sun-Fri, 1-3 pm. (630)963-1309.

DUPAGE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM. 102 E. Wesley, Wheaton. Ongoing:"A Walk in the Woods"; "Made to Measure"; "Chairs, A Revealing Look";"DuPage County History -- An Overview"; "Laundry"; "Bicycling." Mon,Wed, Fri-Sat, 10 am-4 pm; Sun, 1-4 pm. Free. (630) 682-7343.

DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY. 740 E. 56th Place.Ongoing: "DuSable Treasures: Selections from the Permanent Collectionof Art"; "Songs of My People"; "Distorted Images"; "Fight to Fly:Blacks in Aviation"; "Trial to Triumph"; "Africa Speaks"; "The AmesMural." Tue-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. $1-$3; Sunday, free.(773) 947-0600.

EAA AIRVENTURE MUSEUM. 3000 Poberezny, Oshkosh, Wis. The aviationmuseum features authentic replicas of the Wright Brothers' WrightFlyer, Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, as well as a collection offull-sized World War II fighters and bombers. Mon-Sat, 8:30 am-5 pm;Sun, 11 am-5 pm. Adults, $7.50; seniors, $6.50; children 8-17, $6;children 7 and under, free. (920) 426-6535.

ELMHURST ART MUSEUM. 150 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst. Tue, Thu, Sat, 10am-4 pm; Wed, 1-8 pm; Fri, Sun, 1-4 pm. Tuesday, free. Adults, $4;seniors, $3; students, $2; (630) 834-0202.

ELMHURST HISTORICAL MUSEUM. 120 E. Park, Elmhurst. Ongoing:"Visions of Home"; "From Mansion to Museum." Tue-Sun, 1-5 pm. Free.(630) 833-1457.

ERNEST HEMINGWAY MUSEUM. 200 N. Oak Park, Oak Park. Just a shortwalk from Hemingway's birthplace, the museum explores the first 20years of the author's life, highlighting his family experiences,education, love of the outdoors and involvement in World War I andII. Ongoing: "Teaching Hemingway How to Write: Developing theLiterary Genius"; "Hemingway and Hollywood"; "Hemingway and theArts." Hours for museum and birthplace, Thu-Fri, Sun, 1-5 pm; Sat, 10am-5 pm. Adults, $6; seniors and students, $4.50; includes museum andbirthplace. (708) 848-2222.

EVANSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 225 Greenwood, Evanston. (847) 475-3410.

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CHICAGO. visitors center, 230 S. LaSalle.A variety of exhibits about the central bank. Free. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5pm. (312) 322-2400.

FIELD MUSEUM. 1400 S. Lake Shore. To Jan. 1: "Tutankhamun and theGolden Age of the Pharaohs." Permanent: "Pawnee Earth Lodge";"Regenstein Laboratory"; "Underground Adventure"; "Sue"; "Hall ofJades"; "Man-Eating Lions of Tsavo"; "Inside Ancient Egypt." Museumhours: Daily, 9 am-5 pm. Field Museum Gold Pass (Includes Museumadmission and Underground Adventure), $19 adults; $14 seniors andstudents with ID; $9 children 4-11. Museum admission: $12 adults; $7seniors and students with ID and children 4-11. Discount for Chicagoresidents with proof of residency. (312) 922-9410 or visitwww.fieldmuseum.org.

GARFIELD FARM MUSEUM. 3N016 Garfield, LaFox. Call for hours at(630) 584-8485 or visit www.garfieldfarm.org.

GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY. 300 N. Central Park. Ongoing: Eightexhibit halls display plants found in climates ranging from rainforest to desert. Ongoing exhibits: "Elizabeth Morse GeniusChildren's Garden"; "Urban Demonstration Garden." Guided tours areavailable daily, 9 am-5 pm. Conservatory hours: daily, 9 am-5 pm;Thu, 9 am-8 pm. Free. (312) 746-5100.

HAGGERTY MUSEUM OF ART. North 13th Street and West ClybournAvenue, Milwaukee. Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat, 10 am-4:30 pm; Thu, 10 am-8 pm;Sun, 10 am-5 pm. Free. (414) 288-3657.

HELLENIC MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER. 801 W. Adams, fourth floor.Tue-Fri, 10 am-4 pm; Sat, 11 am-4 pm. (312) 655-1234.

HISTORIC AUTO MUSEUM. 5290 Lansing, Roscoe. A display of over 60vehicles of historical interest including racecars, presidential carsand movie and entertainment cars. Tue-Sun, 11 am-8 pm. (815) 389-9999, Ext. 20.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST. Pleasant Home,217 S. Home, Oak Park. A museum that highlights the history of OakPark and River Forest, turn of the century photographs and otherperiod memorabilia. Research of local topics and historical sites isalso available. Thu-Sun, 12:30 pm. Adults, $5; children, $3; Fri,free. (708) 848-6755.

HOUDINI HISTORICAL CENTER. 330 E. College, Appleton, Wis. Over 120artifacts and 150 photographic images that take a personal look atthe legendary Harry Houdini. Tue-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm.Adults, $4; seniors, $3.50; children 5-17, $2. (920) 733-8445.

ILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM. Union and Olson, Union. The museumfeatures America's largest collection of historic railway equipmentincluding streetcars and interurbans, steam, diesel, and electriclocomotives. Admission and hours vary; call for schedule. (815) 923-4000.

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF SURGICAL SCIENCE. 1524 N. Lake Shore.Ongoing: "The Japan Hall of Fame"; "Windows to the World: the Scienceof Sight and Opthalmic Art." Permanent: "Nursing: Care for a ChangingWorld" and "Milestones in Medical Imaging: From X-Ray to NuclearMedicine." Tue-Sun, 10 am-4 pm. Adults, $6; seniors and students, $3;Tuesday, free. (312) 642-6502; www.imss.org.

JANE ADDAMS HULL-HOUSE MUSEUM. University of Illinois at Chicago,800 S. Halsted. The building where Jane Addams founded Hull-House in1889 Honors the work of the settlement house leader and social-welfare pioneer. Open for tours and educational programs. Mon-Fri, 10am-4 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. Free. (312) 413-5353.

JOHN MICHAEL KOHLER ARTS CENTER. 608 New York, Sheboygan, Wis.Ongoing: "Pure Magic: the Sculpture of M. Elisabeth Higgins-O'Connor"; "The Gardens"; "Sandra Byers: A Gentle Nature"; "Mi-SookHur: Secret Gardens"; "Arts/Industry: A 27-Year Collaboration";"Among Art: Evolving Traditions"; "Eye Spy Color"; "ArtistRestrooms." Mon, Wed, Fri, 10 am-5 pm; Tue, Thu, 10 am-8 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-4 pm. Free. (920) 458-6144.

JOLIET AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM. 204 N. Ottawa, Joliet. $3-$5. Tue-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. (815) 723-5201.

KENOSHA PUBLIC MUSEUM. 5500 First, Kenosha, Wis. Mon, noon-5 pm;Tue-Sat, 9 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. Free. (262) 653-4140.

KOEHNLINE MUSEUM OF ART. 1600 E. Golf, Des Plaines. Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm; Sat, 11 am-4 pm. (847) 635-2633.

LAKE COUNTY DISCOVERY MUSEUM. Rte 176 in Lakewood Forest Preserve,near Wauconda. Mon-Sat, 11 am-4:30 pm; Sun, 1-4:30 pm. (847) 968-3400.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO MUSEUM OF ART. 820 N. Michigan. Ongoing:Martin D'Arcy Collection of Medieva, Renaissance and Baroque Art. $5,$6. Tue, 10 am-8 pm; Wed-Sun, 10 am-6 pm. (312) 915-7600.

MEXICAN FINE ARTS CENTER MUSEUM. 1852 W. 19th St. Ongoing:"Mexican Chicago: Huellas (Photographic Footprints)." Tue-Sun, 10 am-5 pm; closed Mondays and holidays. Free for exhibitions. Donationsaccepted. (312) 738-1503.

MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM. 700 N. Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wis. To Aug.13: "Masters of American Comics." Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm; Thu, 5-8 pm.Adults, $6; seniors and students, $4; children under 12, free. (414)224-3200.

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM. 800 W. Wells, Milwaukee, Wis. TheMilwaukee Public Museum is located in the Pioneer House, areproduction of a rural 19th century Wisconsin homestead built byNorwegian settlers. Ongoing exhibits: "Bugs Alive! Insects and TheirRelatives"; "Build an Egyptian Tomb"; "Ferguson Rifle - ARevolutionary Firearm"; "From Dr. Mom to Dr. Welby: Healing inAmerica"; "Ivory-billed Woodpecker"; "Puelicher Butterfly Wing";"Streets of Old Milwaukee"; "Tourist Takeout: A Taste for Souvenirs";"Watson Family House"; "Exploring Life on Earth." In the HumphreyIMAX Dome Theater. Ongoing: "Forces of Nature." Enjoy free silentmovies daily, 11 am-1:30 pm. Free with museum admission. Museumhours: Daily, 9 am-5 pm. Museum admission: Adults, $6.75; seniors,$5.50; children 4-17, $4.50; children under 3, free; free Monday forMilwaukee County residents. Additional fee for IMAX Theater. (414)278-2702.

MITCHELL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN. Kendall College, 2600Central Park, Evanston. Suggested donation: $2.50, $5. (847) 475-1030; www.mitchellmuseum.org.

MORTON ARBORETUM. 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Maze Garden, a permanentone-acre living puzzle of hedges and other plants. Ongoing: The 1,700-acre arboretum features more than 30,000 labeled plant specimensrepresenting 3,600 different types of plants. It is home to thelargest U.S. collection of plants from Russia, China, the Balkans andNortheast Asia, as well as a collection representing NorthernIllinois. Daily, 7 am-7 pm. Adults, $7; seniors, $5; children ages 3-12, $4. Wednesday prices are adults, $4; seniors, $3; children, $2.(630) 968-0074 or (630) 719-2400.

MUSEUM OF BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS. Museum closed and moving tonew location at State and Kinzie. Will reopen in 2006.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART. 220 E. Chicago. To Oct. 15: "DrawnInto the World." To Aug. 27: "Chris Ware." To Oct. 15: "CatherineOpie: Chicago (American Cities)." Closes Sun: "Patty Chang: Shangri-La." Museum hours: Tue, 10 am-8 pm, Wed-Sun, 10 am-5 pm. Adults, $10;students and seniors, $6; free, members and children 12 and under;Tuesday, free from 10 am-8 pm. (312) 280-2660.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY. Columbia College Chicago, 600S. Michigan. Mon-Fri, 10 am-5 pm; Thu, 5-8 pm; Sat, noon-5 pm. Free.(312) 663-5554.

MUSEUM OF HOLOGRAPHY. 1134 W. Washington. Feature exhibits includean animated gold miner, a 3-by-3 foot hologram of a large dinosaur,moving holograms, and an animated hologram of Michael Jordan. Wed-Sun, 12:30-5 pm. $2.50, $3. (312) 226-1007.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY. 57th and Lake Shore. To Sept. 4:"Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius." To Jan. 7: "Frogs: AChorus of Colors." $5. Ongoing: "U-505 Submarine"; "Circus"; "PioneerZephyr"; "Reusable City"; "All Aboard the Silver Streak"; "IdeaFactory"; "Take Flight (727)"; "Navy: Technology at Sea"; "The CoalMine"; "Virtual Reality in Imaging"; "Toymaker 3000"; "Yesterday'sMain Street"; "The Great Train Story"; "Genetics: Decoding Life";"Networld"; "The Farm"; "Enterprise"; "Petroleum Planet." In theHenry Crown Space Center Omnimax Theater. Now showing: ""Wired toWin: Surviving the Tour de France." "Greece: Secrets of the Past."Regular Museum hours: Mon-Sat, 9:30 am-5:30 pm; Sun, 11 am-5:30 pm.General admission: Adults, $11; seniors, $9.50; children 3-11, $7.Chicago residents: Adults, $10; seniors, $8.75; children 3-11, $6.25.(773) 684-1414 or visit www.msichicago.org.

NAPER SETTLEMENT. 523 S. Webster, Naperville. Ongoing: "HistoryConnection" and "Brushstrokes of the Past." Tue-Sat, 10 am-4 pm; Sun,1-4 pm. Adults, $6.50; seniors, $5.50; children, $4. (630) 420-6010.

THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME. 1431 W. Taylor.An educational institution dedicated to promoting the history andheritage of Italian American in sports. Artifacts include RockyMarciano's World Heavyweight championship belt and Matt Biondi's 11Olympica medals. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am-4 pm. (312) 226-5566.

NATIONAL RAILROAD MUSEUM. 2285 S. Broadway, Green Bay, Wis. The26,000 square-foot facility of rolling stock and locomotives featuresGeneral Eisenhower's World War II command train, a Union Pacific BigBoy, the world's largest steam locomotive, and the Frederick J.Lenfestey Center. Mon-Sat, 9 am-5 pm; Sun, 11 am-5 pm. (920) 437-7623.

NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS ART MUSEUM. 1801 S. Indiana. Mon-Fri, 11am-6 pm; Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. Ongoing: Over 700 works offine art created by 115 artists who participated as soldiers in theVietnam War. The museum's permanent collection focuses on the subjectof war from the personal point of view. Tue-Fri, 11 am-6 pm; Sat, 10am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. Adults, $5; seniors and students, $4. (312)326-0270.

NEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM. 210 Museum Place, Green Bay, Wis. Ongoing:"On the Edge of the Inland Sea." Tue, Thu-Sat, 9 am-4 pm; Wed, 9 am-9 pm; Sun, noon-4 pm. Suggested donation: Adults, $3; children, $2.(920) 448-4460.

NIU ART MUSEUM. Altgeld Hall, Rotunda Gallery, DeKalb. Fri, 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sat, noon-4 pm. (815) 753-1936. Chicago Gallery, 215 W.Superior. Wed-Sat, 11 am-5 pm. (312) 642-6010.

THE NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM. 2430 N. Cannon. Through winter:"Climate Chaos." Special exhibition admission, $3. Permanent:"RiverWorks," an interactive water play exhibit with hands-onactivities including building dams and changing water oxygen levelsto illustrate the importance of river ecology; "Mysteries of theMarsh" highlights one of the Midwest's most unique ecosystems throughhands-on activities. To Sept. 24: Jin Lee, Prairie. To Sept. 4: IceAge. To Oct: Chinese Butterflies. Ongoing: "Hands-on Habitat."; "JudyIstock Butterfly Haven"; "African Butterflies." Museum hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am-4:30 pm; Sat-Sun, 10 am-5 pm. Non-Chicago residents:Adults, $7; seniors and students, $5; children 3-12, $4. Thursday,free. (773) 755-5100; www.naturemuseum.org.

O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. 10000 W. O'Hare. Ongoing: "Kids onthe Fly"; "Brachiosaurus." (312) 922-9410.

ORIENTAL INSTITUTE MUSEUM. 1155 E. 58th. Ongoing: "WhereCivilization Began: Celebrating Ancient Mesopotamia" and "Empires inthe Fertile Crescent: Ancient Assyria, Anatolia and Israel." Ashowcase of the history, art and architecture of the ancient NearEast. Tue, Thu-Sat, 10 am-6 pm; Wed, 10 am-8:30 pm; Sun, noon-6 pm.(773) 702-9514.

THE PEACE MUSEUM. 100 N. Central Park. Thu, Fri, 1-6 pm; Sat-Sun,noon-4 pm. $5. (773) 638-6450; www.peacemuseum.org.

THE POLISH MUSEUM OF AMERICA. 984 N. Milwaukee. (773) 384-3352.

PYROGRAPHIC MUSEUM. Sale Barn Square, 961 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling.Vintage pyrographic equipment and artwork on display includes flatburning on wood, gourd art decoration, 3-D leather and buckskinburning. Tue-Sat, 11 am-5 pm. Free. (847) 229-1000.

RENAISSANCE SOCIETY. Cobb Hall, Room 418, University of Chicago,5811 S. Ellis. Free. Tue-Fri, 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, noon-5 pm. (773)702-8670.

RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 10621 S. Seeley. Ongoing: "From theHomefront to the Battlefront." Thu, Sun, 2-5 pm, or by appointment.(773) 881-1675.

ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM. Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main,Rockford. Free. Tue-Fri, 11 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm.(815) 968-2787.

ROSENTHAL ARCHIVES OF THE CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Thecollection of audio-visual materials, programs, photographs,newspaper clippings, and administrative records document theactivities of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the CivicOrchestra, and other Orchestra Hall events. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm, byappointment. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. (312) 294-3055.

RYERSON WOODS. Riverwoods, between Half Day and Deerfield,Deerfield. $8, $10. (847) 968-3321.

SCHINGOETHE CENTER FOR NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES. Dunham Hall,Aurora University, 1400 Marseillaise, Aurora. Tue, 10 am-7 pm; Wed-Fri, 10 am-4 pm; Sun, 1-4 pm. (630) 844-5402.

SCITECH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERACTIVE CENTER. 18 W. Benton,Aurora. Ongoing: "Weather Wave"; "Lithophone"; "Giant Lever." Tue-Wed, noon-5 pm; Thu, noon-8 pm; Fri, noon-9 pm; Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun,noon-5 pm. Adults, $6; seniors and children 3-17, $5. (630) 859-3434.

SHEDD AQUARIUM. 1200 S. Lake Shore. Ongoing: The world's largestindoor aquarium is home to more than 22,000 animals and boasts a90,000-gallon Caribbean Reef where divers hand-feed fish, sharks anda sea turtle daily. The Oceanarium offers winding nature trailsthrough scenic re-creations of a Pacific Northwest coastline andincludes encounters with beluga whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins,Alaskan sea otters, harbor seals and penguins. Animal Encounters,daily (times vary), when guests can look at learn about and touchsuch critters as a Chilean rose tarantula, leopard gecko, Africanbullfrog, red-tailed boa, yellow-footed tortoise, and more. TheOceanarium's Beluga School--It's Cool, daily at 11 a.m. AmazonRising: Seasons of the River, looks at the largest freshwater riversystem in the world. Museum hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am-6 pm; Sat-Sun, 9 am-6 pm. Free General Admission Fri. All-Access Pass is $15 for adultsand $10 for seniors and children on Fri. All Access Pass (Aquarium,Oceanarium and Wild Reef): Adults, $23; Seniors and Children 3-11,$16. Mini Pass (Aquarium and either Oceanarium or Wild Reef): Adults,$18; seniors and children 3-11, $14. Aquarium only: Adults, $8;seniors and children 3-11, $6; children 2 and under, free. Discountfor Chicago residents. (312) 939-2435 or visit www.shedd.org.

SMART MUSEUM OF ART. University of Chicago, 5550 S. Greenwood. Tue-Wed, Fri, 10 am-4 pm; Thu, 10 am-9 pm; Sat-Sun, noon-6 pm; closedholidays. Free. (312) 702-0200.