Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, Hyde Park

Has visited about three times and says there is a lot of information to read through.

Praises the Egyptian and Mesopotamian collection and the pleasant campus walk nearby.

Little-known museum with ancient artifacts that rivals the Field Museum; commenter was impressed on first visit.

Calls it one of the city's understated gems and says they love the place.

Suggested as a lesser-known museum, formerly the Oriental Institute.

Says the rebuilt Assyrian winged bull from an Assyrian city wall alone makes it worth seeing.

Recommends the museum as a personal pick for an outing in the city.

Was impressed by the collection and how the artifacts were displayed.

Thinks it is cool to have the Assyrian bulls here.

Includes it among smaller museums worth visiting.

Highlights a lamassu and other really old artifacts.

Lists it among recommended museums in Hyde Park.

Recommends it for rainy days, praising its many cool artifacts.

Grew up nearby and visited often; returned recently and found it as wonderful as ever.

Criticizes the new name as unmemorable and not clearly identifying a museum.

Calls it a great museum and notes some lectures are posted online.

Lists it among museums to check out.

Suggests adding this museum, formerly the Oriental Institute, to the campus trip.

Suggests visiting it as part of a day in Hyde Park alongside breakfast and a campus walk.

Suggests visiting the institute and exploring the Hyde Park neighborhood.

Loves the very ancient artifacts from early civilization, which they say is where it excels.

Praises its fantastic collection tied to Middle East archaeology research.