The list on the left has the major museums all located within walking distance south of Navy Pier along the lake shore. The respective web-sites have directions, ticket prices and hours. You can check out all things at Navy Pier. There are of course more museums in the vicinity:

• Terra Museum of American Art on Michigan Avenue
• Museum of Contemporary Art near the John Hancock Building
• Spertus Museum on Michigan Avenue
  

Here is a list of many museums or consult your favorite travel guide.