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Shedd AquariumvsChicago Children's Museum
Both Shedd Aquarium and Chicago Children's Museum are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Shedd Aquarium is the choice of most writers compared to Chicago Children's Museum. Shedd Aquarium comes in at 95 with praise from 9 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and Fodor's.
Shedd Aquarium
Fodor's
Concierge
Time Out
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
National Geographic
Where
Frommer's
1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
From $0/night
Fodor's "One of the most popular aquariums in the country, the Shedd houses more than 32,500 creatures from around the world." Full review
Concierge "Encased in a handsome marble octagon overlooking the Lake, the Shedd is the world's largest indoor aquarium."
Time Out "Anchoring the aquatic offerings at this 75-year-old institution are enduring favorites such as piranhas, frogs and snakes of the Amazon." Full review
Not For Tourists "Marine and freshwater creatures from around the world are on view in this 1929 Classical Greek-inspired Beaux Arts structure."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The world's largest indoor aquarium. It houses some 8,000 aquatic animals comprising 650 species from around the globe." Full review
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Don't miss the new Fantasea marine show in the Oceanarium's amphitheater.
National Geographic "Popular lakefront aquarium with 1,000-seat amphitheater for dolphin shows." Full review
Where "From frolicking sea otters to sharks and exotic eels, the Shedd Aquarium is home to an array of fascinating aquatic animals." Full review
Frommer's "The Shedd is one of the world's largest indoor aquariums and houses thousands of river, lake, and sea denizens in standard aquarium tanks and elaborate new habitats." Full review
Chicago Children's Museum Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Where Time Out Frommer's
700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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Fodor's "Hands-on is the operative concept for this brightly colored Navy Pier anchor." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Dedicated to the art of play, exhibits such as WaterWays (pulleys and pipes, toy boats) and the Artabound Studio (paint, clay, and draw with trained art professionals) are hands-on experiences that encourage experimentation and creative thinking." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Children's Museum greets visitors as they enter Navy Pier on foot. There's lots to do here for the under-11-year-old set." Full review
Where "Geared to children under age 12, this Navy Pier museum includes an indoor water playground, hands-on art gallery, Skyline where kids learn how Chicago’s tall buildings stay standing." Full review
Time Out "Connect learning and playing through the engaging exhibits at the Chicago Children's Museum." Full review
Frommer's "The Children’s Museum is the main reason to visit Navy Pier...it also happens to be the second-most visited kids’ museum in the country." Full review
