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The 15 Best Chicago Museum Tickets

30 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Chicago’s museums are a reason to come in their own right, and a lifesaver in January. These 15 tickets cover the Art Institute, the Field Museum and the rest, with entry prices and which ones skip the line.

Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting - The ghost-hunting app: extra fun, not the main event
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Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

1.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 962 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

At Chicago’s Medieval Torture Museum, you’ll see hundreds of devices and wax scenes spanning punishment, restraint, interrogation and execution. The roughly 90-minute visit is self-guided, with an audio tour and a ghost-hunting app you can use as you go. Expect dim lighting, interactive displays and grim subject matter. Admission costs $35.83 per person.

“I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this museum. I went because by daughter wanted to see it. Very informative audio tour. You go at your own pace.”

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Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago Fast-Pass Ticket - Finding Your First Must-See
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Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago Fast-Pass Ticket

2.Art Institute of Chicago Fast-Pass Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 819 reviews · 1 day · from $40

Enter through the Michigan Avenue entrance with a one-day fast-pass ticket for the permanent collection and non-ticketed exhibitions. See works by Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and more, then explore art from ancient Egypt to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The free app offers English, Spanish, and Mandarin audio tours.

“Some amazing art that you will only experience here is Chicago”

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Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour - Choose the ticket that fits your day
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Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour

3.Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 717 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Spend a day at Chicago’s Field Museum, home to Sue the T. rex, Maximo the Titanosaur, the Lions of Tsavo, and more than 35 exhibitions. Choose general admission, a pass with one special exhibition, an All-Access Pass, or an early VIP dinosaur tour with a museum docent. The VIP tour takes place before opening and includes all-access admission.

“Cool experience. Loved Egypt and the dinosaurs. The building is cool too!”

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Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets - Follow the trail from mummies to ancient America
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Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

4.Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 489 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $29

Visit Chicago’s Field Museum with general admission, see SUE the T. rex, 23 Egyptian mummies, and exhibits spanning natural history and ancient cultures. Free docent-led tours run daily, and you can stay at your own pace. Plan for plenty of walking; 3D films cost extra, and some special exhibits may require an upgrade.

“The Field Museum is great! You can easily spend all day there. I highly recommend one if the free tours done by volunteer docents.”

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Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour - What the art stops add to the visit
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Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour

5.Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Art Institute of Chicago at 10:30 am for a small-group highlights tour of 12 people or fewer. With admission included and the museum’s major works as your focus, expect stories about artists such as Van Gogh, Seurat, Hopper, and O’Keeffe, plus help finding your way through the galleries.

“Joel's knowledge and enthusiasm for art and the city of Chicago was infectious! Highly recommend 👌🏽”

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Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket - Ice cream stations: unlimited, with a practical catch
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Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket

6.Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 396 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Pick an entry time and explore 14 ice cream-themed installations at the Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago. You’ll find interactive games, a sweet-themed mini golf course, ice cream sampling stations and a full-sized sprinkle pool. Frozen cocktails and shakes are available at the hidden Speakeasy, with drinks for adults sold separately.

“This was an amazing time no matter your age. Great flavors of ice cream along with fun activities! The speakeasy was the best!!”

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Chicago: 1-5 Day Attraction Pass with Shedd Aquarium - Set aside time for Shedd and the museums
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Chicago: 1-5 Day Attraction Pass with Shedd Aquarium

7.1-5 Day Attraction Pass with Shedd Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 372 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $139

Choose a 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive-day Go City pass for admission to more than 35 Chicago attractions and tours, including Shedd Aquarium, Skydeck Chicago, 360 Chicago, museums, boat trips and a hop-on hop-off bus. It arrives digitally with a map and reservation guidance. Plan ahead: some popular stops require advance bookings, and pass days are calendar days, not 24-hour periods.

“Sometimes the code works and sometimes it doesn’t. We had a hard time finding it in the app but we often just used the history tab. Some places were okay with screen shots. We crammed a lot in and it was totally worth it.”

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2-Hour Chicago Lakefront & Museum Campus Segway Tour - Buckingham Fountain brings the route into focus
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2-Hour Chicago Lakefront & Museum Campus Segway Tour

8.2-Hour Chicago Lakefront & Museum Campus Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $64

This two-hour Chicago Segway tour covers about seven to eight miles, from Buckingham Fountain and Soldier Field to the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and the lakefront. You get a helmet, practice time and a guide who shares local stories. Groups are capped at eight, and riders must be at least 12 and meet the weight limits.

“Kevin our tour guide was AMAZING!!! I highly recomend this tour, this is a must to do when visiting Chicago..”

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Chicago: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket - Fourteen installations, and touching is part of the plan
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Chicago: Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket

9.Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 325 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33

At Chicago’s Museum of Ice Cream in Tribune Tower, you get 90 minutes to explore 14 hands-on installations, sample unlimited ice cream in five forms, ride the pink Sprink-L line, play mini golf, and visit the sprinkle pool. Staff members Tirusoma and Blue Moon have received praise for their service.

“The museum doesn’t check in your ticket from the app but they will have your information on their tablets! Easy and convenient!”

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Chicago: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Ticket - A World’s Fair building with room to roam
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Chicago: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Ticket

10.Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 294 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Enter the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry with a timed ticket and spend the day exploring hands-on science, the U-505 submarine, Apollo 8 and more. The optional Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing exhibition requires a separate ticket. Underground parking is available, and you can bring your own lunch.

“It was amazing but we could easily have spent another day as we didn’t get to see all of the exhibits. Will return next time we’re in Chicago!!”

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Private Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - What makes the storytelling useful
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Private Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

11.Private Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend 2.5 hours at the Art Institute of Chicago with an English-speaking guide and admission included. The route can be adjusted to your interests, with time for major works, art movements and less familiar corners. Guides named in recent feedback include Heath, Spiro, Samantha and Mandy, but your guide is not guaranteed.

“Very informative guide. Passionate about Art and it came through. Offered flexibility but we went with his program and hit all the highlights. I will take this tour agin if I ever return to Chicago. Excellent job Arnold! Thanks.”

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Chicago Landmarks & Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour - First, training and practice
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Chicago Landmarks & Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour

12.Chicago Landmarks & Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Ride a Segway for about two hours with an English-speaking guide and no more than seven other participants. After hands-on practice, you’ll travel through Grant Park and the Museum Campus, passing Buckingham Fountain, Soldier Field, the Field Museum, and Shedd Aquarium, with time for lakefront skyline photos. Guides including Kevin, Tammy, Jeremy, and Marshall have led tours.

“Had the greatest time with Marshal at the helm. He was gave clear instructions which were easy to follow. This made for a fab tour with many insights on the way. Would recommend this tour for all ages.”

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Skip the Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max - What the guide adds beyond the wall labels
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Skip the Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

13.Skip the Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend 2.5 hours inside the Art Institute of Chicago with a guide and a semi-private group. You’ll cover major works, including Impressionist art, while hearing about artists, styles, and the museum’s collection. Guides have included Samantha, Heath, Joe, Mandy, and Spiro, though your guide may vary. Admission is included; expect plenty of walking.

“Joe was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable, I learned a lot and got to see some highlights of the museum!”

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Chicago: Lakefront and Museum Campus Segway Tour - Following the lakefront to Museum Campus
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Chicago: Lakefront and Museum Campus Segway Tour

14.Lakefront and Museum Campus Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 147 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Cover 5 to 7 miles of Chicago’s lakefront and parkland on a Segway, with a certified guide, safety lesson, and stops for city history and photos. The route takes in Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, the BP Bridge, the Bean, and Museum Campus sights. Guides vary; past tours have been led by Jeremy, Tammy, Mike, and others.

“It was great, started raining heavily so we decided to cut it short but the time we did have was good and the tour guide was so informative and funny which was a bonus”

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Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass - Gems, jade, and smaller-scale discoveries
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Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass

15.Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 135 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend 1 to 8 hours at Chicago’s Field Museum with an All-Access Pass for $41. See SUE the T. rex, Egyptian mummies, gems, and more than 35 exhibitions. Free daily docent-led tours are available, though you should ask about joining one early. The 3D movie costs extra.

“We were visiting family in Michigan and flew out of Chicago. We needed something dun to do before our flight. I can't recommend the museum more.”

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