I have to choose between the art museum , field musuem , and the shed aquarium... please help...
2007-01-31 23:35:51 · 12 answers · asked by nncywlndr 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
Well, I'd put the Museum of Science and Industry above all of them for a nine year old. It's a little further trip, away from the downtown area, but it's perfect for him. Dinosaurs, rockets, submarines, a coal mine, lots of buttons to push, knobs to turn, etc. Lots of lights, beeping bells, etc. There's a giant train layout in one room and full-size airplanes hanging from the ceiling. I know it would be great for him to get culture, but the art institute will bore him to tears. The field Museum is ok, but most of the artifacts on exhibit will seem dull to him (a display of native american clothing, ancient pottery, etc...). The Aquarium is cool, he might like that. And the Adler Planitarium is right down the road: lots of stuff about planets, stars and rockets. Actually, the Field Museum, Aquarium and Adler Planetarium are all right near each other in something called the Museum Campus. You can hit all three at one time. But I still say the Museum of Science and Industry is the place for him. You can get to it by taking one bus from State Street downtown.
2007-02-01 03:00:47 · answer #1 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of those three, the Shedd Aquarium is the most fun for a nine year old - lots of fish and pretty displays. The Field Museum is impressive, and has some cool dinosaurs and mummies, so he might like that (and it's next door to the Shedd.) The Art Museum is beautiful and has some amazing works, but a nine year old might find it a bit dull.
One museum you don' t have on your list, and is best of all three for a nine year old, is the Museum of Science and Industry in Hyde Park. It's a bit off the beaten trail in south Chicago, but it's a terrific museum, with more interactive displays than you'd think possible. You might really consider going there.
2007-02-03 09:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by Marc W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skip the art museum. Shedd is a blast for any age. They have great exhibits. Field museum can be hit or miss. Adler Planitarium is fun as well if he has any interest in space. However, as some have mentioned, Science and Industry is probably my recommendation. My wife and twin boys belong as members. They are six and we can't get enough. If you are staying downtown in a hotel its probably a $10-$15 cab ride away but in a neighborhood that is very interesting, Hyde Park. There are some beautiful homes in the area, great restaurants and the University of Chicago.
Also, don't forget the free Lincoln Park Zoo....free and fun!
2007-02-01 14:39:22 · answer #3 · answered by teambobbleheads 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Out of your choices I would say the Aquarium, then the Field museum. My son is 8 and really likes both of them. But his favorite is the Museum of Science and Industry. It is by far the most hands on museum around. And a lot of fun for adults.
Science and Industry has a coal mine you can enter, a submarine, a real plane you can walk into plus so much more. Take a look at my link.
2007-02-01 01:20:26 · answer #4 · answered by jmpauley2005 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Aquarium, of course.
Field Museum is located next to Aquarium, but I think Museum of Science and Industry would be more interesting.
Also there is Children Museum on Navy Pier (not far from Aquarium).
2007-02-03 08:29:16 · answer #5 · answered by pntphoto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he would like the aquarium and field museum. Most kids his age are not really into art.
2007-01-31 23:52:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 07:00:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nine-year old? The aquarium
2007-01-31 23:39:43 · answer #8 · answered by tabulator32 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I say the Aquarium too. You should also go to see Navy Pier. It is a neat place to see. Especially if you are going when it is warm out.
2007-02-01 03:32:38 · answer #9 · answered by besitos2610 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the Shedd, or the Museum of Science & Industry.
2007-02-01 07:36:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋