Museums In the Park

Dedicated to the 11 remarkable Chicago institutions that comprise Museums In the Park

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Adler Planetarium

The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum
DuSable Museum of African American History
DuSable Museum of African American History
The Field Museum
The Field Museum
MCA Building (Photo by Peter McCullough, © MCA Chicago)
MCA Building (Photo by Peter McCullough, © MCA Chicago)
Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Science and Industry
National Museum of Mexican Art
National Museum of Mexican Art
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
Shedd Aquarium (Photo Credit: Brenna Hernandez)
Shedd Aquarium (Photo Credit: Brenna Hernandez)
Shedd Aquarium (Photo Credit: Brenna Hernandez)
Shedd Aquarium (Photo Credit: Brenna Hernandez)

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Eleven museums. Infinite possibilities.

Since its first member institution opened in 1857, Chicago’s Museums In the Park have welcomed hundreds of millions of visitors, inspiring curiosity, knowledge, and creativity across generations. These eleven world-class museums—which offer the best of art, history, science, wildlife, and nature—crucially serve as a vital component of Chicago’s economy, the foundation of Chicago’s cultural sector, and a coalition devoted to furthering Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods.

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About Museums In the Park

Museums In the Park (MIP) is a coalition of Chicago museums located on Chicago Park District property. MIP works with the Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Schools, the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois and other entities to build greater awareness of the intrinsic value of museums.

MIP is a 501(c)6, not-for-profit organization.

Educational Outreach

Museums are an extension of our educational system. They offer children and adults endless opportunities to discover new worlds – in settings as inspiring as the learning itself. And they teach children that education isn’t limited to the classroom.

Through collaboration, Museums In the Park provides greater access to museums for children and families throughout the diverse neighborhoods of Chicago. We partner with Chicago area schools, the Park District and civic organizations to build bridges that open minds, books and ultimately, doors. Find out more about the collaborative educational program Park Voyagers.


Our 2018 Impact Report

MIP Leadership

Julian Siggers
President

Madeleine Grynsztejn
Treasurer

Chevy Humphrey
Vice President

Billy Ocasio

Board Members

Michelle Larson
President and CEO
Adler Planetarium

James Rondeau
President and Eloise W. Martin Director
The Art Institute of Chicago

Donald Lassere
President
Chicago History Museum

Perri Irmer
President and CEO
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Julian Siggers
President and CEO
The Field Museum

Madeleine Grynsztejn
Pritzker Director
Museum of Contemporary Art

Chevy Humphrey
President and CEO
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Jose Ochoa
President
National Museum of Mexican Art

Billy Ocasio
CEO
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

Erin Amico
President and CEO
Chicago Academy of Sciences /
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Bridget Coughlin
President/CEO
John G. Shedd Aquarium