shedd aquarium: me and my mum are headed up to chicago for a couple days next week (tues-thurs) i was just wondering if the museums and zoos are busy during the weekdays? i think school is still in session up there in chicago so im hoping its not crowded..can anyone help me out..we plan on going to Shedd Aquarium/Field museum/John Hancock Bldg/adler planetarium/lincoln park zoo etc|||Yes. From May until early Sept. the weekdays are busy at all the museums. I would get to the zoo/museum at opening time, then relax during lunch. The Shedd just re-opened their Oceanarium and The Art Institute just opened their new modern art wing this weekend, which is supposed to be beautiful .Don't miss it.|||I doubt you are going to get in all of that in 3 days. You may want to go on line and check out admission prices. buying tickets ahead of time can save money. It is getting near the end of school, and many schools will not be taking field trips this late in the school year. but the museums and zoos are always busy.|||since it is illinois most are out already and if not they probably have last day feild trips to there. you chose a bad time. i live in chicago and waited 4! hours to go to shedd and didnt get in. i live in the windy city baby!|||Yes, they are usually busy. Go visit after 4:00 to avoid the crowds.