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Chicago Museums: The 15 Best Tickets & Tours

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Museum Campus holds a tyrannosaur, a planetarium and an aquarium within one lakefront walk, and the Art Institute sits a mile north of it. These are the tickets and guided entries worth buying before you arrive, with what each covers and what it costs to skip the door queue.

Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting - The main stop: exploring the 6000 sq ft exhibition

1.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 962 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Chicago’s Medieval Torture Museum includes an audio guide and ghost-hunting app, with hands-on displays for a spooky 1.5-hour visit.

“There is a lot to see and interact with. Be mindful that lighting is very dim when you enter. However, this is unlike any traditional museum I have been to--aquarium, history, etc. I definitely recommend it.”

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Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour

Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour - Ticket levels and the upgrade question you should ask first

2.Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 717 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Skip lines at the Field Museum with options from VIP early access for dinosaurs to All-Access special exhibitions, including Sue and more.

“I know some people said this was expensive for the price but it was a great tour! We got lucky and were the only couple and it was well worth the money. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Glad I didn’t miss out on this tour. Thanks Field Museum and Get Your Guide!”

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Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets - SUE and the Dinosaur Hall: the fossil stop you build your day around

3.Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 489 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $29

Reserve Field Museum admission in advance to see SUE, mummies, gems, and 13,000 years of history. Great indoor Chicago day.

“A must do! So so much to see. You can spend hours here if you wanted! I have always wanted to see the Tsavo Lions and can now mark that off of my bucket list. My husband and I really enjoyed all of the skeletons of the different animals- it really makes you see the animal in a different way. And wow, so much we didn't know.”

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Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket

Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket - The ticket experience: timed entry and how to pace yourself

4.Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 396 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Chicago’s Museum of Ice Cream: timed entry, unlimited ice cream samples, putt-putt games, a speakeasy, and the iconic sprinkle pool.

“My girls had such a great time! We will definitely be back soon! So much fun! Truly a special day! We loved that every room was a different theme, Staff was amazing”

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2-Hour Chicago Lakefront & Museum Campus Segway Tour

2-Hour Chicago Lakefront & Museum Campus Segway Tour - Downtown to Grant Park: the fast route to big landmarks

Chicago: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket

Chicago: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket - Your 90-Minute Sweet Spot: How the Experience Moves

6.Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 325 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33

Museum of Ice Cream Chicago: 90 minutes, $33, skip the line, unlimited ice cream, sprinkle pool, Sprink-L ride, and mini golf.

“The museum doesn’t check in your ticket from the app but they will have your information on their tablets! Easy and convenient!”

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Chicago: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Ticket

Chicago: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Ticket - The 1893 World’s Fair building makes the museum feel like a Chicago landmark

Chicago Landmarks & Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour

Chicago Landmarks & Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour - Getting Ready at 300 E Monroe St: Helmets, Waivers, and First-Ride Calm

8.Chicago Landmarks & Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Glide through Chicago’s top sights on a small-group Segway tour, with helmeted training and standout lakefront skyline views.

“We were visiting from Philadelphia,and Celest was our guide. She was energetic, informative and knowledgeable regarding the city and the sights. She was adamant about safety, and gave us a great lesson on how to ride the Segway, and what to look out for while we were sight seeing. My family and I had a lot of fun, and would recommend this one of a kind tour of the city. It is the BEST way to see it by covering lots of ground more than walking on foot.”

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Chicago: Lakefront and Museum Campus Segway Tour

Chicago: Lakefront and Museum Campus Segway Tour - Getting Oriented at Columbus Drive and Monroe Street

9.Lakefront and Museum Campus Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 147 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Chicago Segway tour gliding 5 to 7 miles from Grant Park to Lake Michigan, stopping for Buckingham Fountain, museums, Soldier Field, and skyline views.

“The segway tour was amazing! My daughter and I had the best time!!! We learned a lot and had so much fun! Mike and Jeremy were so fun and informative! :) This was our favorite thing we did in Chicago! It is something we will never forget!”

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Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass

Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass - Price and logistics you should actually plan for

10.Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 135 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $41

Field Museum All-Access Pass in Chicago lets you see SUE, mummies, jade, and more, with free docent tours. 3D costs extra.

“We were visiting family in Michigan and flew out of Chicago. We needed something dun to do before our flight. I can't recommend the museum more.”

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Chicago: American Writers Museum Flexible Date Entry Ticket

Chicago: American Writers Museum Flexible Date Entry Ticket - Nation of Writers Gallery, Timelines, and the Writing Time Machine

Chicago: Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

Chicago: Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting - First Stop at the Cash Desk: Getting your audio guide

13.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 96 reviews · 365 days · from $35

Chicago Medieval Torture Museum ticket with audio guide and a ghost-hunting app in a 6,000 sq ft exhibit.

“The Museum of Medieval Torture in Chicago is a real eye-opener! It features a wide range of authentic torture devices and exhibits that give you a glimpse into the darker side of history. The setup is intriguing, and the staff is super friendly, ready to share stories behind the exhibits. It’s definitely not your typical museum—think more thrilling than educational! Perfect for those who love history with a twist. Just be prepared for some graphic stuff! Overall, a fun and eerie experience that’s worth a visit.”

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Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket

Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket - Your Best Plan: Arrive Ready to Browse, Not Rush

American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

American Writers Museum Admission Ticket - Writers Hall, hometowns, and an American voice you can trace

15.American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $16

American Writers Museum in Chicago: interactive galleries on U.S. authors, hands-on tools, and a free 3pm guided tour with mobile tickets.

“Vet informative in a very creative presentation.. you learn what an art writing ia. Great value too.”

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