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Places to Spark Creativity

Places to Spark Creativity

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Created by Alice Graphix • Updated On: August 7, 2015

In need of some inspiration? Hit up these places to help get the creative juices flowing.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Places to Spark Creativity.

1. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.8
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews

Alice GraphixAlice Graphix: Checking out some modern art is always a good way to get your mind going

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Places to Spark Creativity.

2. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews

Alice GraphixAlice Graphix: Get some inspiration from the classics

Millennium Park is one of Places to Spark Creativity.

3. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 623 tips and reviews

Alice GraphixAlice Graphix: Take a stroll though the park & check out some of the great sculptures

Museum of Contemporary Photography is one of Places to Spark Creativity.

4. Museum of Contemporary Photography

7.4
600 S Michigan Ave (Harrison St.), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · South Loop · 17 tips and reviews

Alice GraphixAlice Graphix: Take some time to be inspired by some really great photography

Grant Park is one of Places to Spark Creativity.

5. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 135 tips and reviews

Alice GraphixAlice Graphix: People watching by the Bean or fountain is always great for sparking new ideas