Category Archives: Chgo Events 2023

9603 Woods Dr. Skokie, IL 60077 – (847) 967-4800 – ilholocaustmuseum.org 7/15/2020 – A special exhibit on display now. RBG Exhibit is worth seeing. The Q-tips went on the first day the Museum opened during C-19. It was FREE this … Continue reading →

International Museum of Surgical Science – 1524 N Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, Gold Coast, Near North Side.  (312) 642-6502,  http://imss.org The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square … Continue reading →

Chicago Botanic Gardens –  1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL  (847) 835-5440,   http://chicagobotanic.org    $25 per car on weekdays; $30 per car on weekends and federal holidays (includes tax).  Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free. On Tues. parking for Seniors is $10.00.  They … Continue reading →

Museum of Science & Industry – a behind the scene exhibit for members.   5700 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637, Hyde Park,  (773) 684-1414,  emsichicago.org Q-tips say: Yes, an enjoyable visit. Saw things that are stored and they had their … Continue reading →

Halim Time & Stained Glass Museum– 1560 Oak Ave., Evanston, IL     http://halimmuseum.org Q-tips say:  See it and enjoy the beauty. We and our friends did enjoy.  It is two floors and there is an elevator and a handicap entrance.   Downstairs are the restrooms, … Continue reading →

Shedd Aquarium –  1200 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago,  (312) 939-2438,   http://sheddaquarium.org Q-tips say: Yes, we enjoyed the visit. It was  a FREE day for residents. Yes you need to show some ID – or purchase tickets on line for … Continue reading →

Lincoln Park GREEK Fest – Sheffield & Diversey, Chicago from 5/3/ to 6/2/19 Q-tips say: Was ok – nice day for walking around.  Live music on Sat. & Sun. We took public transportation.  Yes, they ask for a $5.00 donation to … Continue reading →

Pritzker MILITARY MUSEUM  &  Library – 104 South Michigan Ave., Ste 400, Chicago, IL., (312) 374-9333,  pritzkermilitary.org Q-tips say: A small museum with artifacts/photos, books/magazines/paintings from WWI. This exhibit was mainly about WWI.  The exhibits do change from time to time and also offers “special … Continue reading →

Edgewater Historical Society –  5358 N Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, (773) 506-4849,   edgewaterhistory.org Q tips say:  A small museum like the Pizza Museum.  When we went they had an exhibit about the 1968 Democratic national convention  protests. A short video about Edgewater’s beginnings to now.  … Continue reading →