The trick to museums in Chicago is the pass from the Chicago Public Libraries -- The Kid's Museum Card or waiting for the museum's free day (ususally once a week). I went on Tuesday from 5-8, which was the museum's free time, and also the Terrace on the Park - with live music facing the park and almost seeing the lake. The tour guide was fabulous, took the tour through the whole of the upper level light exhibit which was wonderful, and the main floor had other interesting pieces of differing contemporary art as well. A beautiful exhibit for a free few hours is a fantastic trip.
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