Sue, the T-Rex at The Field Museum. Photo Courtesy of Chicago CTB.
Chicago has a wealth of life, space and earth scientific resources awaiting your group. Its first-class museums, zoos, planetariums and aquarium will meet and exceed your classroom curriculum. Your group will attend some of the best science museums in the country and engage in hands-on learning activities. Designed to enhance your science curriculum and objectives, our Chicago Science tour will help your students gain a deeper understanding of earth, space and life sciences. Let Kaleidoscope Adventures design a custom Chicago Science Tour for your group.
The Chicago Science Tour has many options from which to choose including the following:
Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium — America’s First Planetarium — was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. The museum is home to three full-size theaters, including the all-digital projection Definiti® Space Theater, the Sky Theater which utilizes a Zeiss optical projector, and the Universe 3D Theater. It is also home to one of the world’s most important antique instrument collections. The Adler is a recognized leader in science education, with a focus on inspiring young people to pursue careers in science.
Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden, located on 385 acres, features 23 display gardens and three native habitats. With its world-renowned plant collections, tree collections and displays, it is a preeminent center for learning and scientific research. In-depth tours can be arranged through Kaleidoscope Adventures.
The Field Museum
The Field Museum has unbelievable exhibits on wildlife, Native American cultures, the Ice Age, Africa, the Pacific Coastline, gemstones, and dinosaurs, including “Sue,” the largest T-Rex skeleton ever found. Groups can explore the many wonders of the museum including entering a reconstruction of an Egyptian pyramid, complete with real mummies and artifacts.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Being one of the nation’s oldest zoos, Lincoln Park Zoo houses over 1,200 animals that represent 230 species. Within the zoo, one will encounter a children’s zoo, a farm-in-the-zoo, paddle boats, many reptile, amphibian and mammal habitats as well as exhibits. Photo Courtesy of Chicago CTB.
Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry is the largest science museum in the U.S. Home to more than 35,000 artifacts and 14 acres of hands-on exhibits, the museum is a favorite for teachers. The museum provides students real-world examples of science, thus inspiring them to ask questions and understand the impact of science on their lives. Photo Courtesy of Chicago CTB.
Shedd Aquarium
Beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, the aquarium houses nearly 22,000 aquatic animals representing some 1,500 species of fishes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from waters around the world. Known as “The World’s Aquarium,” this four level oceanarium contains exhibits on the Pacific Northwest, the Amazon, the Waters of the World, Illinois’ Rivers and Lakes, tropical reefs and more. Photo Courtesy of Chicago CTB.
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The team at Kaleidoscope Adventures can customize a complete science travel package catered to your needs and curriculum. We will assist you with hotel accommodations, transportation, attraction tickets, meals, sightseeing, shopping, and special events, plus more.