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Chicago's Essex Inn

Chicago has so much to offer and the Essex Inn is within reach of just about anything your heart desires: world class theater, stunning art museums, winning sports teams, concerts, parks, local attractions and "magnificent" shopping. At the Essex Inn, you'll find comfort, personal service, an...

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There's more to soil than meets the eye! The world underground is a fascinating place, home to an incredible variety of living creatures. In fact, so many different kinds of organisms live in soil that thousands of new species are discovered each year. Soil study can be particularly interesting for young people because it involves something they can readily see and touch — and gives them a chance to get dirty in the name of science! The world of soil is a rich habitat for many amazing creatures. What do you think life would be like if you lived underground? You've come to the right place to find out! Museum admission included.

Exhibit is showing January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

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Discover the fantastic creatures that spring from human imagination and investigate how preserved specimens and fossils of prehistoric animals could have inspired the development of these mythical beings. This exhibition will trace the cultural and natural history roots of these legendary beasts and help to reveal their enduring wonder, terror and appeal. Museum admission included.

Exhibit is showing March 21, 2008 - September 1, 2008

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Earthquakes. Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Volcanic eruptions. Tsunamis. These immense forces of geology and weather have shaped our planet and our world for eons. While human beings cannot stop these forces, our actions can have a strong impact on how frequently they occur, and on how damaging they are when they happen. Museum admission included.

Exhibit is showing May 23, 2008 - January 4, 2009

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Take a journey from the bountiful shores of Lake Texcoco to the heart of Tenochtitlan, the complex and radiant capital of the Aztec world. Encounter more than 250 beautiful objects crafted from precious metals, terra cotta, obsidian, greenstone and other materials, shaped by the varied members of Aztec society. Gain a new perspective on Aztec art, science, markets, cosmology, and religious rituals, and explore life as a farmer, trader, weaver, warrior, priest and emperor. Museum admission included.

Exhibit is showing October 31, 2008 - April 19, 2009

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