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Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures

1155 E. 58th St., Chicago, IL 60637

Museums

Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the University of Chicago campus, the Oriental Institute Museum showcases the history, art and archaeology of the ancient Near East. Permanent collections focus on ancient Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria and Turkey. World-famous collection of artifacts from the ancient Middle East, including a recreation of an Assyrian palace and a 17-ft.-tall statue of King Tut.

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Chicago International Film Festival

Oct 16 – Oct 27

Welcome to North America’s longest-running competitive film festival. With more than 120 feature films and 70 shorts films from around the world, this year’s festival is…

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Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade

Oct 19

Arts in the Dark is a magical evening parade that celebrates Halloween as the "artist's holiday."

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Open House Chicago

Chicago Architecture Foundation •  Oct 19 – Oct 20

Open House Chicago remains one of the largest events of its kind in the world. This year's in-person site visits occur on October 19 and 20,…

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