Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium - Specializing in Museums

Being the new museum in Grant Park (joining the Art Institute of Chicago and the Field Museum) when it opened in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium had its work cut out for it from the beginning. As with so many of Chicago 's great building projects, it was the citizenry (led by John G. Shedd, a retired president of Macy's on State Street) that rallied around what was billed as the world's largest aquarium. Today, it houses nearly 22,000 aquatic animals and 1,500 species, and more than two million people per year take it all in-without even getting wet.

World's largest indoor aquarium featuring Beluga whales, seahorses, and more. Admission $16-$23. The "Wild Reef" habitat houses dozens of sharks and live corals.

Permanent exhibits include Waters of the World, which explores 80 aquatic habitats; Caribbean Reef, a tour of the diverse reef ecosystem; Amazon Rising, a trip down the great river -- home to more than a third of the species on Earth; Oceanarium, an exploration of the Pacific Northwest coast; Wild Reef, a diver's view of an Indo Pacific reef; and the Polar Play Zone, where the kids can splash around and learn about polar life in an interactive exhibit.

Has been designated a:
Concierge favorite

Summer Hours: May 25 through Sept. 7, 2009
Weekdays  9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Weekends  9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Listing Information

Phone: 312-939-2438
Company URL: www.sheddaquarium.com

Type > Museums