A birdwatcher's paradise of peacocks, penguins, quetzals, weavers .... you can study them to your heart's content.

Discover contemporary Native American cultures.

In the days of the transatlantic slave trade, many African captives last left Africa by passing through "slave castles" on the continent's west coast. Discover the inner workings of the Bunce Island...

Stand toe-to-paw with the lions that terrorized East Africa a century ago. Where are their manes? You'll find out!!

The new self-guided, personal-audio tour captures the essence of Chicago with 16 featured sites complemented by rich narrative and fun facts about the city's past and present.

Step inside the 3-D field guide to learn more about your favorite birds and discover a whole flock of new ones.

Why do peacocks have such long tails? How does a pelican use its pouch? Why do mockingbirds mock? Find out here.

Bounders and burrowers, swimmers and swingers, creepers and crawlers -- here you'll meet mammals of all kinds.

Find out what life on a picture-postcard beach is really like.

View objects from daily and ceremonial life, including musical instruments, puppets, bronzes and pottery.

Uncover the basics about rocks, minerals, and other earthly structures -- even on that dropped in from outer space!

See how seals, otters, walruses and others are equipped for life in water.

Gain insight into the cultures and environments of the vast African continent.

The plates of Earth's crust are always on the move. Discover how and why -- and what happens when they collide.

Look into the eyes of the largest man-eating lion on record!

Consider Pacific peoples' beliefs about religion, warfare and ancestors.

Unlock the secrets of tombs, mummies, marshes and more.

Explore this full-scale reconstruction of a traditional pawnee ledge, a fully furnished Native American dwelling that brings to life the traditional ways of this Great Plains tribe.

This exhibit explores the complex history of Illinois. There will be artifacts on display for this exhibit.

Visitors can meet an animal closeup. Explore connections to animals such as cockroaches, frogs, turtles, snakes and more during a live-animal program.

The Chicago Athenaeum's 20-acre site in Schaumburg, Illinois, highlights works by Dennis Oppenheim (New York); Makoto Sei Watanabe (Tokyo); Nina Levy (New York); Argyro Konstantinidou (Greece); Klaus...

Discover why contemporary Chinese art has emerged as one of the fastest growing and most dynamic components of the international art scene with this exhibition of large-scale sculpture on view in the...

In 1930, the museum commissioned Hoffman to create these sculptures, which depict people from around the world.

Marvel at detailed lacquerware that takes years to create.

Follow the epic tale of the peopling of the Americas, featuring artifacts from the Hopewell, the Maya, the Inca, the mammoth hunters of North America and many others.

'Evolving Planet' takes visitors on an awe-inspiring journey through four billion years of life on Earth, from single-celled organisms to towering dinosaurs and the extended human family. Unique...

Discover how all living things are linked in nature.

This major exhibit marks the 100th anniversary of the Cherry Mine Disaster.

Follow a nature trail through prairies, wetlands, woodlands and ocean shores to discover the wonders of the wild.

Pontiac currently has 19 outdoor murals that depict its local commercial, cultural, and political history. Most of the murals can be seen from your car, however, a walking tour is the best way to see...