Exhibits & Galleries in Barrington, IL

Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Barrington, IL. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.

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Tactile Art Night

Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

On select Mondays, de-stress and exercise your creative side by experimenting with tactile art supplies. We’ll provide materials such as finger paint, polymer clay and scratch art. We’ll also play soothing music to help you recharge for the rest of your week. For teens in grades 7 through 12....

Virtual Book & Author: The Concentration Camp Brothel — Forced Sexual Labor Under Nazi Rule

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM UTC · Illinois Holocaust Museum · 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, Skokie, IL

For decades, one of the darkest chapters of Nazi persecution remained buried in silence, its victims erased twice: first by their tormentors, then by history itself.  Beginning in 1942, Heinrich Himml

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Ed Paschke Art Center

Ed Paschke Art Center · 5415 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, IL, 60630, Chicago, IL

The Ed Paschke Art Center commemorates the life and work of the legendary Ed Paschke. It preserves and provides public access to his work; serves...

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Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center · 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL, 60077, Skokie, IL

The mission of Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is expressed in its founding principle: “Remember the Past, Transform the Future.” The Museum is dedicated...

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DANK Haus German American Cultural Center

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center · 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, Chicago, IL

Founded in 1959, DANK stands for Deutsch Amerikanischer National Kongress. Best known as the DANK Haus, we promote German American language and culture for all...

Yom HaShoah Commemoration: The Unfinished History of Nazi Plunder

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 AM UTC · Illinois Holocaust Museum · 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, Skokie, IL

Join us for a screening of Plunderer – The Life & times of a Nazi Art Thief followed by an exclusive Q&A with featured historian Jonathan Petropoulos.  Between 1933 and 1945, the Nazis stole one-fifth

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Hairpin Arts Center

Hairpin Arts Center · 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60618, Chicago, IL

The Logan Square Chamber of Arts’ mission is to establish and promote a vital arts landscape in the Logan Square area. Through partnerships, technical assistance,...

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Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum

Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum · 3001 Central St., Evanston, IL, 60201, Evanston, IL

The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is one of only a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the art, history,...

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Lizzadromuseum

Lizzadromuseum · 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, Oak Brook, IL

Check out The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art - Sharing with others the eternal beauty of gemstones and promoting the study of earth science., a museum in Oak Brook, IL. Exhibits and attractions include The Permanent Collection, The Rock & Mineral Experience, Rocks, The Driehaus Lapidary Collection

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Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art · 756 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60622, Chicago, IL

Intuit presents exhibitions of intuitive and outsider arts, and is the permanent home of the Henry Darger Collection. Educational programs are open to the public....

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Illinois Holocaust Museum

Illinois Holocaust Museum · 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, Skokie, IL

Illinois Holocaust Museum is a popular museum in Skokie, IL. Exhibits and attractions include ITW Special Exhibition Gallery feat. Stories of Survival: Object. Image. Memory, Karkomi Family Foundation Gallery: Holocaust & World War II, Lillian & Larry Goodman Foundations Holography Theater, Northern

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Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Create your own Fuse/Perler bead creation! No matter your skill level, this is your chance to design unique pixel art that you can take home. With all the beads, colors, and tools you need, your imagination is the limit. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility...

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Wrightwood 659 LLC

Wrightwood 659 LLC · 659 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, IL, 60614, Chicago, IL

Wrightwood 659 is a new exhibition space conceived for the presentation of exhibitions of architecture and of socially engaged art. It is designed by Pritzker...

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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture · 3015 W. Division St., Chicago, IL, 60622, Chicago, IL

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) is devoted to the promotion, integration and advancement of Puerto Rican arts and culture, presenting...

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Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum · 800 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60607, Chicago, IL

The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum serves as a dynamic memorial to social reformer Jane Addams, the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize,...

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Puerto Rican Arts Alliance

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance · 3000 N. Elbridge Ave., Chicago, IL, 60618, Chicago, IL

The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) is dedicated to preserving Puerto Rican culture by maintaining our traditions, promoting our arts, providing educational opportunities in arts...

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Chicago Collections Consortium

Chicago Collections Consortium · 2350 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago, IL, 60614, Chicago, IL

Chicago Collections is a consortium of libraries, museums, and other institutions with archives that collaborates to preserve and share the history and culture of the...

Calendar & News

Sat, May 23, 5:00 AM UTC · Lizzadromuseum · 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, Oak Brook, IL

Newsletter | Calendar of Events Spring 2026 Download our Newsletter Here Calendar of Events 28 28.March Cancelled: West Suburban Lapidary Club Meeting https://lizzadromuseum.org/event/west-suburban-la

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The Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America · 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60642, Chicago, IL

Located near the historic center of the first Polish Community in Chicago, the Polish Museum of America is one of the largest and oldest ethnic...

Virtual Book & Author : But I Live, Conversation with Editor Charlotte Schallié

In 3 weeks · Sun, May 3, 6:00 AM UTC · Illinois Holocaust Museum · 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, Skokie, IL

Join the Holocaust Resource Center of Kean University for their upcoming conversation on But I Live, with editor Charlotte Schallié. But I Live shares the stories of three Holocaust survivors through

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Cambodian American Heritage Museum

Cambodian American Heritage Museum · 2831 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, Chicago, IL

This one-of-a-kind institution raises awareness of the Cambodian genocide and celebrates the renewal of Cambodian community and culture here in the United States. It provides...

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Edgewater Historical Society

Edgewater Historical Society · 5358 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60640, Chicago, IL

The Edgewater Historical Society is a neighborhood museum and society that is collecting and preserving the memories and histories of the residents of Edgewater. The...

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National Hellenic Museum

National Hellenic Museum · 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60661, Chicago, IL

The Museum was founded as the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center in 1983. Nine years later, the HMCC opened its first facility on Michigan Avenue...

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National Veterans Art Museum

National Veterans Art Museum · 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60641, Chicago, IL

The National Veterans Art Museum inspires greater understanding of the real impact of war with a focus on Vietnam. The museum collects, preserves and exhibits...

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National Public Housing Museum

National Public Housing Museum · 919 S. Ada St., Chicago, IL, 60607, Chicago, IL

The National Public Housing Museum is the first cultural institution in the United States dedicated to interpreting the American experience in public housing and the...

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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art · 1220 Kensington Rd., Oak Brook, IL, 60523, Oak Brook, IL

Lapidary is the art of cutting & polishing stone. People of all ages enjoy this exceptional Museum dedicated to sharing with others the beauty of...

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Leather Archives & Museum

Leather Archives & Museum · 6418 N. Greenview Ave., Chicago, IL, 60626, Chicago, IL

The Leather Archives & Museum is a library, museum and archives pertaining to Leather, fetishism, sadomasochism, and alternative sexual practices. The geographic collection scope is...

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Intuit Art Museum

Intuit Art Museum · 756 N. Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, IL, 60642, CHICAGO, IL

Intuit Art Museum (IAM) champions the diverse voices of self-taught art, welcoming both new and familiar audiences. Located in Chicagos West Town neighborhood, Intuit is...

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Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art · 2320 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL, 60622, Chicago, IL

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) preserves and promotes contemporary art as a shared expression of the Ukrainian and American experience. UIMA develops, utilizes...

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Bridgeport Art Center

Bridgeport Art Center · 1200 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL, 60609, Chicago, IL

Bridgeport Art Center is a multi-disciplinary creative home for artists, designers, and professionals working across various art forms, media and vocations. An inspirational place to...

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HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art

HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art · 3500 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL, 60609, Chicago, IL

Heritage Museum of Asian Art showcases a wide range of art forms, spanning many cultures and time periods of Asia. The museum’s collection includes archaic...

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National Museum of Mexican Art

National Museum of Mexican Art · 1852 W. 19th St., Chicago, IL, 60608-2706, Chicago, IL

In 1982, Carlos Tortolero organized a group of fellow educators and founded the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum which opened its doors in 1987. The...

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DePaul Art Museum

DePaul Art Museum · 935 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL, 60614, Chicago, IL

The DePaul Art Museum is a 15,000 square-foot building on the university's Lincoln Park Campus. Staffed by museum professionals, it serves as a focal point...

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Swedish American Museum

Swedish American Museum · 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, Chicago, IL

You don’t have to be Swedish to visit Chicago’s Swedish-American Museum! The Museum has something for everyone—an art gallery, immigration exhibit, children’s museum, genealogy center,...

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Lincoln Square Mural & Maipole

Lincoln Square Mural & Maipole · W. Leland & N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625, Chicago, IL

The 3,000-square-foot Lincoln Square Mural by Lothar Sanchez-Speer located at Leland and Lincoln, features historical and iconic buildings and landscapes of Germany.

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Ukrainian Village District

Ukrainian Village District · N. Damen Ave. & W. Haddon Ave., Chicago, IL, 60622, Chicago, IL

The Ukrainian Village District contains an excellent cross-section of residential building types that provide a visual history of immigration settlement on Chicago's Near West Side....

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Saint Mary’s of Perpetual Help

Saint Mary’s of Perpetual Help · 1039 W. 32nd St., Chicago, IL, 60608, Chicago, IL

The history of St. Mary of Perpetual Help Parish began circa 1880 as Polish immigrants began settling in the Bridgeport area and established this newly...