How Chicago theaters and museums stack up

You may be surprised to learn which Chicago museum has the highest attendance and which theater has the largest subscription base in the nation. Take this quiz to test your culture cred.

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Which of the 11 Museums in the Park had the largest in-person attendance in 2022?

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A Art Institute of Chicago

B Museum of Science & Industry

C Shedd Aquarium

D Field Museum

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A Paramount Theatre (Aurora)

B Marriott Theatre (Lincolnshire)

C Northlight Theatre (Skokie)

D Drury Lane Theatre (Oakbrook Terrace)

What Chicago-area theater boasts the largest subscription base in the nation?

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A 324

B 162

C 291

D 202

How many theaters are members of the League of Chicago Theatres?

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A Adler Planetarium

B National Museum of Mexican Art

C Chicago History Museum

D National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

Which museum in Chicago received an $8 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott?

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A Cadillac Palace Theatre

B Broadway Playhouse

C The Chicago Theatre

D CIBC Theatre

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Which of the following theaters is not part of Broadway in Chicago?

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C. Shedd Aquarium

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D. 202

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C. The Chicago Theatre

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C. The Chicago Theatre

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B. National Museum of Mexican Art

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A. Paramount Theatre (Aurora)

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