5 days of hands-on indoor fun for families in Chicago

Step into a world of imagination and creativity at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago, where over 3 million LEGO® bricks await!From interactive rides and hands-on building zones to a spectacular miniature replica of Chicago, this indoor LEGO® playground is the ultimate destination for kids and LEGO® fans of all ages.Whether you're battling through Kingdom Quest, exploring the LEGO® Jungle Expedition, or designing your fastest race car, there's endless fun to discover!

Explore one of the largest science museums in the world. Housed in the only remaining building from the famous 1893 World's Columbian Exposition's 'White City,' it offers a variety of hands-on, dynamic activities and exhibits for guests of all ages.Venture down a life-like coal mine, control a 40-foot indoor tornado, and marvel at a massive dollhouse.

With 4.6 billion years in one place, the Field Museum takes you around the world and back in time. Here, you can come face-to-face with SUE, the world’s largest- and most famous- T. rex, explore ancient Egyptian, discover over 10,000 years of Chinese history, and much more!Renowned for its state-of-the-art exhibits, leading scientific research, and impressive collection of artifacts and specimens, the Field Museum inspires curiosity and tells the story of life on Earth.The fun and interactive Field Museum exhibits will appeal to all the family. Get to grips with genetics at the DNA Discovery Center, and explore the culture and artifacts of civilizations all over the world.

Travel through space and time, and learn everything there is to know about the solar system at the Adler Planetarium.Explore the best bits of our 91 billion light-year galaxy through the interactive exhibits. Join the search for a new ninth planet, take a speedy tour of your cosmic backyard, and peek inside the Gemini 12 spacecraft. Kids will love to climb and fly through Planet Explorers - a modern-day space adventure for the whole family.

The MCA is one of the world’s largest contemporary art institutions. Enjoy cutting-edge art displays and rotating exhibits, featuring works from both up-and-coming artists and established icons.Among its permanent collection and rotating exhibits, you'll see works that extend across a wide range of time, art movements, and media, highlighting the living artists of today. The MCA often pairs exhibits with a variety of programs, boasting a calendar full of exciting events. Be sure to check the official website before you visit to see what's happening, from live arts and artist talks to family days and workshops.

Located in the 875 N. Michigan building, 360 CHICAGO is one for those with a head for heights. Check out the exhibition celebrating Chicago’s history on the ground floor before hopping into the fastest elevator in the city and zipping up to the 94th floor in under a minute. Enjoy great views with 360 CHICAGO tickets!When you arrive at 360 CHICAGO, you’ll get to enjoy views of Chicago’s skyline through the all-glass panoramic windows in the 17,000-square-foot 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck. Look out to a sparkling Lake Michigan, Navy Pier, Soldier Field, and the Magnificent Mile.On a clear day, you can even see Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Interactive kiosks are available around the floor that allow a 360-degree zoom-in view of the city and are available in five languages.Snap plenty of selfies with the amazing view and then check out the Sky Tour exhibit: multilingual interactive kiosks are available around the floor, offering a 360-degree zoom-in view of the city.For an even more breathtaking view, visit at twilight when the lights of the Windy City are just beginning to twinkle.Your admission ticket also gives you access to CloudBar at 360 Chicago. This stylish, 18-seat bar boasts a locally-inspired menu and gives you the chance to enjoy a drink or snack with views sweeping across the city. Take your pick from a selection of Chicago microbrewery beers, hot plates, popcorn, chocolates, and more.

Get a group together and bowl to your heart's content at the 10pin Bowling Lounge in the historic Marina City neighborhood of Chicago. This upscale venue boasts 24 bowling lanes and the largest HD video wall in downtown Chicago, showing music videos and sports games while you play.Your Chicago bowling ticket includes 90-minutes of bowling fun and as many games as you can squeeze in within that time. While you play, you'll enjoy delicious homemade pizza and a soft drink too!Grab your retro bowling shoes, pick your favorite colored ball, and get going to 10pin Bowling Lounge in Chicago.

Witness the impossible at the Museum of Illusions. With over 80 immersive rooms and mind-bending exhibits, MOI is all about unbelievable fun! Perfect for children and adults alike, time will fly by as you explore the Museum of Illusion's various rooms and displays. Whether it's contorting natural shapes, or playing with light, these optical illusions will make the impossible, possible!

Go on a wild underwater adventure at Shedd Aquarium. This attraction is ideal for all the family and perfect for fans of sharks, stingrays, and everything in between.You’ll see incredible creatures from freshwater, marine, terrestrial, and even aerial environments at the Shedd’s award-winning exhibits. Get nose-to-nose with sharks in the wild reef, dolphins and beluga whales in the oceanarium, and much more.The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago also does its bit for conservation and research, focusing primarily on animals and habitats in the Great Lakes and the Caribbean. Learn more about the important work they do at their range of talks and animal presentations. There’s also the chance to get your hands wet at the Stingray Touch exhibition which runs between May and September.

Tour Chicago Children's Museum's new permanent exhibit: Water City. In the new Water City experience, children of all ages and abilities can determine their own experiments, narratives, sensory experiences, and explorations of the physical properties of water.Water City connects water play and STEM experiences for the next generation of young explorers and their families. The exhibit is in the historic part of Navy Pier called the Head House, in the western 50 ft. tall tower and includes a central water feature with three legs echoing the three branches of the Chicago River, and uniquely Chicago elements such as a lock/dam system, Lake Michigan, and skyscrapers from Chicago’s iconic skyline.As one of the best things to do in Chicago with kids, the Chicago Children's Museum features 15 permanent, kid-friendly exhibits that are included with your pass.