Gender-ambiguous people in ancient Mesopotamia were powerful and important members of society more than four millennia ago.

More than 4,500 years ago, in one of humanity’s earliest civilizations, gender-diverse individuals held respected and ...

Ralph Norton was a visionary who planned for the museum's future as it gathered international works from the past. He and his ...

Upon entering the Special Exhibitions gallery of the Oriental Institute, one might expect that the new exhibit, Picturing the Past: Imaging and Imagining the Ancient Middle East simply adds volume to ...

When you step into Southpaw Barbershop, your senses are immediately transported. It's the scent of a classic brandy-scented ...

The year after the death of Lee Kun-hee in 2020, the Samsung Group chairman’s family donated more than 23,000 works of Korean art from his collection — begun ...

Following the departure of CEO Donald Lassere, community members are calling for leadership to rebuild trust with staff and reverse cuts at the Abakanowicz Research Center.

Several iconic Chicago museums will be closed Friday as extreme cold grips the city and suburbs. According to the latest ...

Among the highlights for winter entertainment are: an exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry devoted to the award-winning costume designer behind both “Wicked” films, the stage ...

The Chicago Children's Museum has opened a new exhibit, "I Am Wild: A Charley Harper Exhibit", which introduces kids to ...

Sure, Chicago has world-class museums and institutions. You’re always meaning to go. But admission fees rack up quickly — especially for families. One of the perks of living in Illinois is free days ...

The Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier celebrated the opening of its new Charley Harper exhibit, focused on celebrating ...