Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
1155 E. 58th St., Chicago, IL 60637
Museums
Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the University of Chicago campus, the Oriental Institute Museum showcases the history, art and archaeology of the ancient Near East. Permanent collections focus on ancient Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria and Turkey. World-famous collection of artifacts from the ancient Middle East, including a recreation of an Assyrian palace and a 17-ft.-tall statue of King Tut.
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4th on 53rd Parade
Jul 04
Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years - the 4th on 53rd Parade and…
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Chinatown Summer Fair
Jul 28 @ 10AM
This iconic event is one of the most ethnically unique outdoor events in Chicago and the Midwest. Attracting more than 40,000 people from throughout the region.
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Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
Feb 09 @ 1PM
Parade will feature traditional dragon and lion dancing teams, colorful floats, marching bands and marching groups.
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The Field Museum
Chicago
The Field Museum of Natural History is one of the largest in the world, visit and see the nearly 40 million specimens and artifacts in its…
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