Exhibits & Galleries in Frankfort, IL

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

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Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · West Englewood Branch · 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

Try your hand at abstract art with scrape painting! No experience is needed to create a vibrant, one-of-a-kind artwork. All materials provided. For ages 13-19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...

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Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center

Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center · 1060 E. 47th St., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

What began as an artist's dream in the basement of her gray stone is now the Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center located in...

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Pullman State Historic Site (Hotel Florence)

Pullman State Historic Site (Hotel Florence) · 11111 S. Forestville Ave., Chicago, IL, 60628, Chicago, IL

Fifteen miles south of the Chicago loop, at the center of the historic planned industrial Pullman community, Pullman State Historic Site uses historic structures and...

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Beverly Arts Center

Beverly Arts Center · 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL, 60655, Chicago, IL

Founded in 1968, the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, is a not-for-profit cultural and educational institution dedicated to enriching lives through the...

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Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center · 5020 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL, 60615, Chicago, IL

Founded in 1939, the Hyde Park Art Center is at once a contemporary art exhibition space, learning lab, community resource, and social hub for artists...

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Peace by Piece: A Fiber Art "Commuknity"

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Beverly · 1962 W. 95th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 6+

Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting and other hand stitching. Bring your own...

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Spertus, A Center for Jewish Learning and Culture

Spertus, A Center for Jewish Learning and Culture · 610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

The faceted glass façade of Spertus Institute’s Michigan Avenue facility offers a window into world of Jewish learning and culture. Designed by the award-winning, Chicago-based...

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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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A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum · 10406 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60628, Chicago, IL

The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum is an African-American Labor History Museum, the only one of its kind in the nation. Located in the...

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Bronzeville Children’s Museum

Bronzeville Children’s Museum · 9301 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL, 60617, Chicago, IL

The Bronzeville Children's Museum, featuring exhibits designed for children ages 3 to 9, is the first and only African American children's museum in the country....

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Gallery Guichard

Gallery Guichard · 436 E. 47th St., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

Located on the first floor of the Bronzeville Artist Lofts, Gallery Guichard features a rotating collection of works from numerous global artists including, Abiola Akintola,...

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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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Sodexo at the Museum of Science and Industry

Sodexo at the Museum of Science and Industry · Sodexo at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Just steps from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry continues to indulge the imagination with a myriad of...

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The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago

The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago · 5811 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Founded in 1915, The Society's mission is to encourage the growth and understanding of contemporary art through exhibitions, publications, and events. The Society presents art...

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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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Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium · 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to...

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Clarke-Ford House

Clarke-Ford House · 1827 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL, 60616, Chicago, IL

Built in 1836, the Clarke-Ford House is Chicago’s oldest house. It was recently renamed to affirm the profound role of Bishop Louis Henry and Margaret...

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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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Fossil Ridge Public Library District

Fossil Ridge Public Library District · 386 West Kennedy Road, Braidwood, IL

Fossil Ridge Public Library District is a public central library in Braidwood, IL. Open 2,868 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 15,706 square feet.

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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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The Field Museum

The Field Museum · 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

The Field Museum is Chicagos most elegant and unique setting for special events. Whether it is an intimate dinner for 10 or a rockin reception...

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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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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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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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Museum of Contemporary Photography

Museum of Contemporary Photography · 600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

Founded in 1976, the Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago is the only museum in the Midwest dedicated exclusively to photography and one...

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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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Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago

Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago · 5550 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

The Smart offers a unique and affordable space for your special event, from cocktail receptions in the Museum's striking reception hall to dinners in the...

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Chinese American Museum of Chicago

Chinese American Museum of Chicago · 238 W. 23rd St., Chicago, IL, 60616, Chicago, IL

The mission of the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) is to promote the culture and history––through exhibitions, education, and research––of Chinese-Americans in the Midwest. The...

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Blanc Gallery

Blanc Gallery · 4445 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

Cliff Rome, proprietor of Bronzeville’s Parkway Ballroom, is committed to rekindling this Culture of Conversation. Thousands have gathered at the Parkway for art exhibits, fashion...

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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Just steps from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, the Museum continues to indulge the imagination with a myriad of vibrant and interactive exhibits. ...

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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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Teens Introduction to Zines

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Jeffery Manor Branch · 2401 E. 100th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Participants will be introduced to the world of self-publishing by learning about the history of zines. They will then have the opportunity to make their own zines to share or take home with them. For tweens and teens ages 10 to 17. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other...

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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...

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Tours With Mike

Tours With Mike · 651 N. Broad St., Middletown, IL, 19709, Middletown, IL

Tours With Mike makes architecture, design, and history fun and interesting through special in-person and virtual experiences, including Ugly Buildings, LGBTQ Stories, Black History &...