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Place · Near South Side, Chicago, Illinois

Shedd Aquarium

A public aquarium in Chicago at 1200 South Lake Shore Drive, in the city's Near South Side community area.

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Shedd Aquarium is a public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, according to Wikidata, which places it in the Near South Side community area. OpenStreetMap maps the aquarium as a single building at 1200 South Lake Shore Drive, named after John G. Shedd. The aquarium's own website could not be read on 3 October 2026, so no opening hours, exhibits or admission details are given here; check the aquarium's website before you go.

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Road last checked 2026-10-03.

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    Chicago CityPASS

    A Chicago CityPASS covering admission to Skydeck Chicago and Shedd Aquarium plus three more attractions chosen from a list of six.

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Chicago CityPASS

A Chicago CityPASS covering admission to Skydeck Chicago and Shedd Aquarium plus three more attractions chosen from a list of six.