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Adult Trips
FEBRUARY TRIPS MARCH TRIPS
Program Ages Day/Date Pick Up Times Depart for Home Activity # AAM/Res/NR
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FEBRUARY & MARCH TRIPS
Adler Planetarium 50+ Tu, Feb 5 9:15A 9:30A 9:35A 2:30P 161803-01 $18/20/25
Museum of Surgical Science 50+ Tu, Feb 12 9:15A 9:30A 9:35A 2:30P 161814-01 $18/20/25
DuSable African American Museum 50+ Tu, Feb 19 9:15A 9:30A 9:35A 2:30P 161808-01 $18/20/25
The Chinese American Museum 50+ Tu, Feb 26 9:15A 9:30A 9:35A 2:30P 161816-01 $18/20/25
Chicago Flower & Garden Show 50+ W, Mar 6 9:15A 9:30A 9:35A 3:00P 161820-01 $25/28/35
The Oriental Institute 18+ Tu, Mar 12 9:15A 9:30A 9:35A 2:30P 161804-01 $13/15/19
The Museum of Contemporary Art 18+ Tu, Mar 26 9:15A 9:30A 9:35A 2:30P 161817-01 $13/15/19
Adler Planetarium
Supervisor: Megan Ulczak
Join us in exploring the many permanent exhibits
at Adler Planetarium. Opened in 1930, this historic
museum and research center is America's first
planetarium. e 60,000 square foot Sky Pavilion
features four exhibition galleries, including the
historic Atwood Sphere. Have a relaxing lunch
and the best view of the Chicago Skyline at the
Café Galileo. Transportation and admission
included. Lunch is on your own.
Min 8/Max 13
The International Museum
of Surgical Science
Supervisor: Megan Ulczak
Join us for a day of surgical marvels and
breakthroughs! Founded in 1935 by Dr. Max
orek, the International Museum of Surgical
Science opened with the goal of promoting surgical
knowledge worldwide. Since then, the museum has
grown to encompass a historic lakeside mansion
and an array of historically significant surgical
instrumentation, artworks, manuscripts. e
museum continues work to conserve its noteworthy
collections and historic landmark building. Walk
with us through four floors filled with extraordinary
artifacts that interpret the prehistoric through
contemporary healing practices. Transportation
included. Admission is free on Tuesdays to
Illinois Residents with valid Illinois ID or
proof of residency. Lunch is on your own.
Min 8/Max 13
DuSable African American
Museum
Supervisor: Megan Ulczak
e DuSable Museum of African American History
is dedicated to the study and conservation of African
American history, culture, and art. It was founded
in 1961 by Dr. Margaret Taylor-Burroughs, her
husband Charles Burroughs, Gerard Lew, Eugene
Feldman, and others. Taylor-Burroughs and other
founders established the museum to celebrate black
culture, at the time overlooked by most museums
and academic establishments. Transportation
and admission included. Lunch on your
own.
Min 8/Max 13
The Chinese American
Museum of Chicago
Supervisor: Megan Ulczak
e Chinese American Museum of Chicago seeks
to commemorate and interpret the experiences of
Chinese immigrants to the American Midwest. e
museum opened in 2005 in Chicago's Chinatown
neighborhood. Transportation and admission
included. Lunch is on your own.
Min 8/Max 13
Chicago Flower and
Garden Show
Supervisor: Megan Ulczak
e tradition of the Chicago Flower & Garden
Show can be traced back to 1847 when it was
created as an exhibit of prized fruits and flowers.
Today, the Chicago Flower and Garden Show is all
about inspiring, educating and motivating the next
generation of gardeners. Whether in a backyard,
kitchen or rooop, this is where green lovers and
families go to discover ideas while having fun. e
theme for the 2018 show is Flower Tales, every
garden has a story to tell. Transportation and
admission included. Lunch is on your own.
Min 8/Max 13
The Oriental Institute
Supervisor: Megan Ulczak
e Oriental Institute Museum is a world-renowned
showcase for history, art, and archaeology of the
ancient Near East. e museum displays objects
recovered by Oriental Institute excavations in
permanent galleries devoted to ancient Egypt,
Nubia, Persia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Anatolia, and
the ancient site of Megiddo. Come along to trace
humankind's progress from the most ancient
days of the Middle East. Transportation and
admission included. Lunch is on your own.
Min 8/Max 13
The Museum of
Contemporary Art
Supervisor: Megan Ulczak
e Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago was
established in 1967 and is one of the world's largest
contemporary art venues. Transportation and
admission included. Lunch is on your own.
Min 8/Max 13
If transportation is an issue, please call
Megan Ulczak at 708-725-2106.
