UIC Library Staff

The University of Illinois Chicago campus is comprised of two halves, East and West, separated by the neighborhood of Little Italy.

Campus map

East campus is the heart of the university

West campus is made up of the Health Science Colleges

There are tons of fun, fascinating, and educational attractions in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Here are just a few to get started.

Museums

Many museums have a number of free admission days, or are even free year-round! Check out this list for more information. Also, families with children can check out a Kids Museum Passport at any Chicago Public Library location with a valid CPL card.

Adler Planetarium

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago History Museum

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Field Museum of Natural History

Illinois Holocaust Museum

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Science and Industry

National Museum of Mexican Art

Oriental Institute Museum

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Nature

Brookfield Zoo

Chicago Botanic Gardens

Garfield Park Conservatory

Lincoln Park Conservatory

Lincoln Park Zoo

Morton Arboretum

Shedd Aquarium

Sports

Bears (NFL)

Blackhawks (NHL)

Bulls (NBA)

Cubs (MLB)

Fire FC (MLS)

Red Stars (NWSL)

Sky (WNBA)

White Sox (MLB)

Wolves (AHL)

Performing Arts

Black Ensemble Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Goodman Theatre

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

The Hideout

iO Theater

Jazz Showcase

Joffrey Ballet

Kingston Mines

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Metro

The Second City

Steppenwolf Theatre

Thalia Hall

Black Ensemble Theater