If you visited a museum in Chicago during 2014, these were the "must-see" highlights: The Art Institute of Chicago ClosedChicago Loop

2014 marked a shift where many museums began encouraging online reservations to skip lines.

To combat the slow winter season, the "Museum Campus" institutions ( Shedd , Adler , Field ) held a joint discount week. Adler Planetarium Planetarium ClosedThe Museum Campus

Mayor Rahm Emanuel designated 2014 to celebrate public works.

The year 2014 was a landmark period for Chicago’s cultural scene, defined by a "Year of Public Art" initiative and the major expansion of free access programs. Museum Days in 2014 focused on making world-class institutions accessible through "Museum Week" and the "Illinois Resident Discount Days." 🏛️ The 2014 Museum Landscape

The Field Museum, Adler Planetarium , and Shedd Aquarium coordinated schedules.

I can also find of these 2014 exhibits if you'd like to see the visual style of the time!

Featured "Illinois Resident Free Days" including access to the Caribbean Reef. Field Museum Natural history museum OpenGrant Park