Art and culture in Chicago

Chicago’s cultural landscape spans world-renowned institutions on the Museum Campus, like the 1930s Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium, to monumental public artworks in the Loop. Notable sculptures include Picasso’s untitled steel piece in Daley Plaza, Miró’s Chicago, and Marc Chagall’s Four Seasons mosaic. The city's performing arts history is anchored by the 1921 Chicago Theatre and the Civic Opera House. Specialized museums like the International Museum of Surgical Science and the National Hellenic Museum offer deep dives into medical history and Greek-American heritage.