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Museum of Science and Industry vs The Rookery Building
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Museum of Science and Industry is the choice of most professionals compared to The Rookery. Museum of Science and Industry comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 10 reviewers including Time Out, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Museum of Science and Industry
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Concierge
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5700 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
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Fodor's
"The sprawling open space has 2,000 exhibits on three floors, with new exhibits added constantly."
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Concierge
"Tour a captured U-505 German Sub, take a trip into a coal mine, walk through a model of the human heart, or watch genetically engineered chicks hatch."
Travel + Leisure
"Spread across roughly 14 acres, Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry is one of the world’s largest museums, with more than 35,000 artifacts displayed in 2,000-plus interactive exhibits."
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Time Out
"If you’re into exhibits loaded with interactive bells and whistles, this expansive Hyde Park locale is your ticket."
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Afar Magazine
"The Museum of Science and Industry has been a Chicago Institution for quite some time. During the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, it was The Palace of Fine Arts."
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The Rookery Building
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Not For Tourists
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209 S LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60604
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Fodor's
"The Rookery was one of the first buildings in the country to feature a central court that brought sunlight into interior office spaces."
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Frommer's
"Designed by master architect Daniel Burnham in the 1880s, it was one of Chicago's largest and most expensive office buildings when it was completed."
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Not For Tourists
"Take a peek inside at Frank Lloyd Wright's spectacular remodelled interior."
Travel + Leisure
"Tucked deep in the financial district is a stunning example of one of America’s first commercial skyscrapers."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Rookery is one of the earliest designs by Chicago architectural firm Burnham & Root, and is the most impressive landmark rehabilitation in the Loop."
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