{"id":63387,"date":"2020-02-19T11:29:36","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T16:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=63387"},"modified":"2020-02-28T15:46:07","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T20:46:07","slug":"enjoy-evening-access-to-chicagos-best-museums-at-these-after-dark-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/enjoy-evening-access-to-chicagos-best-museums-at-these-after-dark-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy Evening Access to Chicago\u2019s Best Museums at These After Dark Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Chicago has fantastic museums. From the Museum of Science and Industry to the Art Institute of Chicago, there are a variety of different museums available. Luckily, there are a variety of Chicago museums that are open late to explore <\/span><span class=\"s1\">even after the sun goes down. These after-hours events are a fun way to experience the exhibits long after everyone else has left and gone home. Here are some of the best museums after dark events in Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63388\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63388\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63388 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Art-institute-Photo-courtesy-of-Stoptime-Live.-.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Art-institute-Photo-courtesy-of-Stoptime-Live.-.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Art-institute-Photo-courtesy-of-Stoptime-Live.--300x167.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Art-institute-Photo-courtesy-of-Stoptime-Live.--370x206.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Art-institute-Photo-courtesy-of-Stoptime-Live.--406x226.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Art-institute-Photo-courtesy-of-Stoptime-Live.--600x334.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Stoptime Live<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">After Dark at the Art Institute of Chicago<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Art Institute of Chicago hosts regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artic.edu\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">After Dark events<\/span><\/a> that are 21+. Each event will focus on a specific exhibit at the museum. You\u2019ll be able to appreciate art at the Art Institute After Dark events while listening to live music, eating appetizers, and drinking the event\u2019s signature cocktail.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63391\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63391\" style=\"width: 958px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63391 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-Adler-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"958\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-Adler-.jpg 958w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-Adler--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-Adler--391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-Adler--370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-Adler--842x563.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-Adler--406x271.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-Adler--600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Adler Planetarium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Adler After Dark<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Welcome to anyone over the age of 21, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adlerplanetarium.org\/event\/adler-after-dark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Adler After Dark <\/span><\/a>has recently been relaunched and is bigger and better than ever. While this Chicago art museum is open late, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">you\u2019ll get access to all the exhibits and galleries, as well as unlimited sky shows and guest lectures. When the weather is nice, you can also check out the Doane Observatory!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63390\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63390\" style=\"width: 688px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63390 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Shedd-.jpeg\" alt=\"museums after dark\" width=\"688\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Shedd-.jpeg 688w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Shedd--300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Shedd--370x222.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Shedd--406x244.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Shedd--600x360.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63390\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Shedd Aquarium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Shedd After Hours<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Shedd Aquarium<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheddaquarium.org\/programs-and-events\/shedd-after-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"> After Hours <\/span><\/a>is for 21+ who want to see some of the unique animals at the aquarium. During this Chicago museum after dark event, you can listen to bands or DJs while sampling snacks and cocktails. Tickets to the event also give you access to all permanent and special exhibits.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63389\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-lincoln-park-zoo-.jpg\" alt=\"museums after dark\" width=\"780\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-lincoln-park-zoo-.jpg 780w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-lincoln-park-zoo--300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-lincoln-park-zoo--370x161.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-lincoln-park-zoo--406x177.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-credit-lincoln-park-zoo--600x262.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Lincoln Park Zoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Lincoln Park Zoo <\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lpzoo.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago museum<\/a> is occasionally open late while hosting events for families and adults.\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">During the summer, you can enjoy craft brews, live music, all while roaming the zoo and checking out the animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63393\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63393\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63393 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Dozin-With-The-Dinos-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"museums after dark\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Dozin-With-The-Dinos-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Dozin-With-The-Dinos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Dozin-With-The-Dinos-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Dozin-With-The-Dinos-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Dozin-With-The-Dinos-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Dozin-With-The-Dinos-406x271.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Dozin-With-The-Dinos-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Dozin-With-The-Dinos.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Field Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Dozin\u2019 With The Dinos at the Field Museum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Kids can spend the night at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fieldmuseum.org\/our-events\/dozin-dinos-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Field Museum<\/span><\/a>, learning more about dinosaurs, doing hands-on activities, and exploring the museum after dark with flashlights. They can also learn from some of the top museum scientists at these after dark events at the museum.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63396\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63396\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63396 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/csm_MSI-Afterhours-ExtremeIce-KC-71_e207d3db87-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/csm_MSI-Afterhours-ExtremeIce-KC-71_e207d3db87-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/csm_MSI-Afterhours-ExtremeIce-KC-71_e207d3db87-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/csm_MSI-Afterhours-ExtremeIce-KC-71_e207d3db87-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/csm_MSI-Afterhours-ExtremeIce-KC-71_e207d3db87-842x474.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/csm_MSI-Afterhours-ExtremeIce-KC-71_e207d3db87-406x229.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/csm_MSI-Afterhours-ExtremeIce-KC-71_e207d3db87-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/csm_MSI-Afterhours-ExtremeIce-KC-71_e207d3db87-270x152.jpg 270w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/csm_MSI-Afterhours-ExtremeIce-KC-71_e207d3db87.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Museum of Science + Industry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Museum of Science + Industry After Hours<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msichicago.org\/explore\/whats-here\/events\/msi-after-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The MSI After Hours<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> events let adults explore the museum and exhibits after the door closes. While this Chicago art museum is open late, the staff provides <\/span><span class=\"s1\">cocktails, beer, and snacks to make the programming more enjoyable. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">The events take place on Friday evenings from 7 pm to 10 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63394\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63394\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63394 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Science-Snoozeum-at-the-Museum-of-Science-Industry--1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Science-Snoozeum-at-the-Museum-of-Science-Industry--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Science-Snoozeum-at-the-Museum-of-Science-Industry--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Science-Snoozeum-at-the-Museum-of-Science-Industry--370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Science-Snoozeum-at-the-Museum-of-Science-Industry-.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Science-Snoozeum-at-the-Museum-of-Science-Industry--842x474.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Science-Snoozeum-at-the-Museum-of-Science-Industry--406x228.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Science-Snoozeum-at-the-Museum-of-Science-Industry--600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Science-Snoozeum-at-the-Museum-of-Science-Industry--270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Museum of Science + Industry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Science Snoozeum at the Museum of Science + Industry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">MSI also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msichicago.org\/explore\/whats-here\/events\/science-snoozeum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kid-friendly evening events<\/a> on select Fridays and Saturdays. Kids aged 6 to 12 can have an unforgettable night watching movies in the Giant Dome Theater, making science toys, completing a scavenger hunt, and then spending the night at the museum.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63395\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63395\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63395 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Wndr-After-Dark.jpg\" alt=\"museums after dark\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Wndr-After-Dark.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Wndr-After-Dark-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Wndr-After-Dark-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Wndr-After-Dark-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Wndr-After-Dark-842x560.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Wndr-After-Dark-406x270.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Photo-Credit-Wndr-After-Dark-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: wndr museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">wndr After Dark <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wndrmuseum.com\/event-calendar\/wndr-happy-hour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wndr<\/a> is a Chicago museum that is occasionally open late to individuals that want the full experience while <\/span><span class=\"s1\">dancing to a live DJ set. Other after-hour events will be themed. For example, you might be able to play games after hours, watch movies, or even participate in a speed dating event. Each month\u2019s theme changes, so check out their event page to see what it is coming up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have you enjoyed Chicago museums after dark? Let us know how it was in the comments below!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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