Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
1155 E. 58th St., Chicago, IL 60637
Museums
Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the University of Chicago campus, the Oriental Institute Museum showcases the history, art and archaeology of the ancient Near East. Permanent collections focus on ancient Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria and Turkey. World-famous collection of artifacts from the ancient Middle East, including a recreation of an Assyrian palace and a 17-ft.-tall statue of King Tut.
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Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show
Garfield Park Conservatory • Feb 12 – May 11 @ 10AM
The Garfield Park Conservatory’s Spring Flower Show returns!
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Dozin' with the Dinosaurs at the Field Museum
Mar 21
The lights dim as you explore the rituals of ancient Egyptian culture, guided by the light of your flashlight.
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Chicago Latino Film Festival
Apr 03 – Apr 14
The 41st annual Chicago Latino Film Festival represents the great diversity of themes and genres of Latino filmmaking from around the world.
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The Field Museum
Chicago
The Field Museum of Natural History is one of the largest in the world, visit and see the nearly 40 million specimens and artifacts in its…
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