National Museum Selfie Day | Selfie Scavenger Hunt & Trivia Challenge

National Museum Selfie Day is here, and we're celebrating by highlighting Chicagoland's most exciting art, history, and science museums! You can take part in celebrating this day of exploration and creativity in-person by participating in our selfie scavenger hunt, or virtually by taking part in our custom-made trivia challenge that will test your knowledge each museum and its featured exhibit. Be sure to tag us on social media with your best museum selfies!


SHEDD AQUARIUM

1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois


Green sea turtle floating beneath the ocean.

TRIVIA CHALLENGE

  • Answer - Their shells!


 

SELFIE CHALLENGE

Take a picture with your favorite turtle!

 

FIELD MUSEUM

1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois


Sue the Dinosaur on display at the Chicago Field Museum

TRIVIA CHALLENGE

  • Answer- Maximo Titanosaur!


SELFIE CHALLENGE

Do you know Sue the Dinosaur? She's famous at the Field Museum. Share your favorite selfie with Sue by sharing your picture and using the hashtag #SuesWorld with us.

 

ADLER PLANETARIUM

1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois


Alder Planetarium display in Chicago

Credit: Chicago Tribune

TRIVIA CHALLENGE

  • Answer - About 35!


SELFIE CHALLENGE

What does the sky look like where you're at? Share a picture of how many stars you can see at night!

 

DUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

301 N Washington St, Naperville, Illinois


Child wearing a mask and playing with ducks in the Questioneers exhibit at Dupage Children's Museum

Credit: dupagechildrens.corg

TRIVIA CHALLENGE

  • Answer - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!


SELFIE CHALLENGE

Show off your best Questioneer selfie! Are you a scientist, an engineer, an architect, a leader, or an artist?

Visit the Questioneers exhibit!

 

CHICAGO SPORTS MUSEUM

835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois


Chicago Cubs shirts on display at the Chicago Sports Museum

Credit: chicagosportsmuseum.com

TRIVIA CHALLENGE

  • Answer - 108 years!


SELFIE CHALLENGE

Snag a selfie with your wing span against some of the greatest athletes. Can you measure up?

 

WNDR MUSEUM

1130 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois


Photo of street artist Keith Haring standing in front of an unfinished artwork

Credit: deodato.art

TRIVIA CHALLENGE

  • Answer - Pennsylvania!


SELFIE CHALLENGE

Show us public art you have discovered in Chicago! Take a selfie and drop the location for others to view!

 

MUSEUM OF ILLUSION CHICAGO

25 E Washington St, Chicago, Illinois


Two young women wearing masks and hugging as they take a selfie at the Museum of Illusion Chicago

Credit: Chicago Parent

TRIVIA CHALLENGE

  • Answer - Croatia!


SELFIE CHALLENGE

Snag a selfie in the infinity room! Have you experienced infinite space before?

 

Tag us with your museum selfies or trivia scores through our Instagram.
Happy National Museum Selfie Day!


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