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Looking for something fun to do this summer? How about a museum? As Chicago enters Phase 4 of reopening, many local museums were given the green light to open their doors once again. Visitors must follow <\/span>social distancing guidelines<\/span><\/a> and face masks are required to be worn at all times. But whether you want to take the kids out for an educational afternoon or mix up date night, check out these Chicago museums opening in July.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Shedd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shedd Aquarium<\/a><\/h2>\n

1200 S Lake Shore Dr, <\/b>Chicago, IL 60605<\/b><\/p>\n

Got a fish lover in your fam? Spend the day perusing this massive aquarium that\u2019s home to everything from belugas and bluegills to stingrays and sturgeons. The Shedd has implemented several changes to keep visitors safe. The Aquatic Presentation, 4D Theater, and some play areas will be off-limits and water fountains won\u2019t be available (but guests can bring water bottles or use the water refill station). Plus assistive listening devices, wheelchairs, and noise-canceling headphones will be first-come, first-serve. Adult admission (age 12+) starts at $39.95 (Chicago residents $19.95), get your tickets <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: American Writers Museum Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

American Writers Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n

180 Michigan Ave, <\/b>Chicago, IL 60601<\/b><\/p>\n

Brush up on your American writers, both past and present. The AWM is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It\u2019s strongly recommended to purchase your tickets online to cut down on contact with employees. Other safety measures include providing hand sanitizing stations throughout the museum as well as regular cleaning of contact surfaces. Adult admission is $14, get your tickets <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Chicago Architecture Website<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chicago Architecture Center<\/a><\/h2>\n

111 E Wacker Dr, <\/b>Chicago, IL 60601<\/b><\/p>\n

Chicago is known for its epic skyline and famous structures. And now the Architecture Center is welcoming back visitors on Thursdays through Mondays from 10 am to 4 pm. While the CAC Design store and galleries are open, the Grand Lecture Hall and ArcelorMittal Design Studio are still closed. You can still explore nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibition space filled with super-sized models and breathtaking views of skyscrapers. Adult admission is $12, get your tickets <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Robie House Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Frederick C. Robie House<\/a><\/h2>\n

5757 S Woodlawn Ave, <\/b>Chicago, IL 60637<\/b><\/p>\n

Considered one of the most important buildings in architectural history, the Robie House is a forerunner of modernism in architecture \u2014 designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Indoor and outdoor tours are available Thursday through Monday from 10 am to 3 pm. Wright Around Oak Park and The Rookery Light Court have also resumed normal operating hours. Admission starts at $20, get your tickets <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Museum of Contemporary Photography Website<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Museum of Contemporary Photography<\/a><\/h2>\n

600 S Michigan Ave, <\/b>Chicago, IL 60605<\/b><\/p>\n

Film lovers rejoice! MoCP has reopened on Columbia College\u2019s campus. From now until September 9, explore Puerto Rico\u2019s contemporary history with their current exhibition,\u00a0 Temporal: Puerto Rican Resistance. Admission is free but you\u2019ll need to reserve a timed <\/span>ticket on Tock<\/span><\/a> and you can bring up to 4 guests. Just a heads up, reservations are limited to 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Pritzker Museum Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pritzker Military Museum & Library\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n

104 S Michigan Ave, <\/b>Chicago, IL 60603<\/b><\/p>\n

Know a big military buff? Take \u2018em to this fascinating location filled with the history of the sacrifices made by those who\u2019ve served. To keep visitors safe, the museum will only be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Other updates include: a maximum of 50 people will be allowed in at a time (which is 25-percent capacity), the library stacks and 3rd-floor exhibits will be closed to the public, and contactless entry and sales at the Gift Shop will be enforced. Admission is $5 or free for members and all visitors with an active military ID.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Field Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Field Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n

1400 S Lake Shore Dr, <\/b>Chicago, IL 60605<\/b><\/p>\n

Who misses Sue the T-Rex? We certainly do. But good news: starting July 24th, you can see all the dinosaurs at the Field Museum once again! New hours will be 9 am to 5 pm on Thursday through Monday and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A few things to know before you visit: nearly 150 hand sanitizer stations will be peppered throughout the building, floor markers will direct one-way walking paths, and highly interactive exhibitions will be temporarily closed. Order a <\/span>Sue mask online<\/span><\/a> (cutest covering ever) and you\u2019ll be ready! Basic admission for adults starts at $26 for out-of-staters and $24 for Chicago residents, get your tickets <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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