Its artistic standards are universally admired. The Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum exists to stimulate and preserve the knowledge and appreciation of the Mexican culture as it manifests itself in and outside of Mexico. Museum of Contemporary Art Boasting Chicago's newest major museum building and one of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time, the MCA offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. Visit Chicago's world famous original hands on museum. The Oriental Institute is a showcase of the history, art and archeology of the ancient Near East.
Exhibits focus on the cultures of ancient Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Turkey.
School and public programs serve teachers, students, families, and adult audiences. Spertus Museum Spertus Museum at the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies contains the Midwest's most comprehensive collection of Judaic art, artifacts and exhibits, with more than 6,000 works spanning 5,000 years of Jewish history and culture. Terra Museum of American Art Terra Museum of American Art exhibits and interprets American art, promoting understanding and appreciation of the nation's artistic heritage. The Children's Theatre Fantasy Orchard Celebrating its 9th season, The Children's Theatre Fantasy Orchard is dedicated to bringing high quality, classic children's literature to the Chicago public schools. The Field Museum Visit SUE, The largest, most complete, and best preserved T. rex ever discovered was unveiled in the main hall of The Field Museum on May 17, 2000.