Chase Private Client | Arts & Culture

Discover the beauty of desert plants at the Desert Botanical Garden, a living museum featuring more than 500,000 plants, including rare, threatened and endangered species. Acitivities include tours, workshops, seasonal exhibits, events and concerts, as well as the opportunity to shop for unique items in the gift and plant shop or dine at Gertrude's.

The Heard Museum enchants visitors from all over with the art, culture and history of Native Americans in the Southwest. With 12 exhibit galleries, an education center, a shop featuring genuine Native American art, a boutique bookstore and both indoor and outdoor dining, the Heard Museum is a place of learning, discovery and unforgettable experiences.

MSI, Chicago, one of the largest science museums in the world, offers uniquely interactive experiences that inspire inventive genius and foster curiosity. From groundbreaking and award-winning exhibits that can't be found anywhere else to hands-on opportunities that make you the scientist, MSI is where fun and learning mix.

The Adler Planetarium -- America's first planetarium -- is more than a museum. It's a laboratory, a classroom and a community exploring the universe together. The Planetarium's scientists, historians and educators inspire the next generation of explorers and invite everyone to explore the wonders of space.

A passport to travel around the world and back in time. With renowned exhibitions and scientific collections, the Museum displays over 4.6 billion years under one roof.

One of the largest children's museums in the country, the Miami Children's Museum is designed for and about children. The 56,500-square-foot facility was built to represent the elements of earth, wind, water and fire. Visitors can explore interactive learning experiences that fuse arts, culture, community and communication.

This unique tropical zoo houses 560 animals from around the world within 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. There are shady paths, a colorful carousel, an interactive water fountain, Nature Play Pavilion, a full-service restaurant, and opportunities to talk with zookeepers and watch animal trainings and feedings

This West Palm Beach institution is internationally known for its permanent collection of more than 7,000 works, including American, Chinese, Contemporary and European art, as well as photography. The Museum presents special exhibitions, programs and events throughout the year. Please note: The Norton is closed for construction and re-opens February 9, 2019.

This world-renowned museum serves as a field guide to the entire planet and presents a panorama of the world's cultures. Spend the day exploring 45 permanent exhibitions halls, including those in the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium, as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions.

The New York Botanical Garden is a National Historic Landmark, as well as an iconic living museum, a major educational institution and a renowned plant research and conservation organization. One of the world's greatest collection of flora, the Garden offers 250 acres of extraordinary natural beauty as well as seasonal exhibitions.

Explore, play and create. The Long Island Children's Museum is home to 14 hands-on interactive exhibit galleries, a 140-seat live theater, and four classroom-size learning studios. The Museum is a community resource for all families with daily activities that provide hours of discover for children of all ages.

The Exploratorium is a playful learning laboratory where anyone can explore the world through science, art and human perception. You'll discover tools and experiences to encourage exploration: hundreds of explore-for-yourself exhibits, film screenings, evening events for adults and much more.

In 2016, SFMOMA unveiled a new building with a 10-story expansion of the original building, enabling the Museum to display more of its outstanding holdings of modern and contemporary art. Visitors can also appreciate works of architecture, design and photography, as well as breathtaking city views from outdoor gardens and terraces.

The Asian Art Museum is home to a world-renowned collection of more than 18,000 art treasures throughout Asia spanning 6,000 years of history. The Museum presents free gallery tours and educational programs including performances, storytelling for kids, hands-on activities, lectures and more.

Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring scientific inquiry and discovery, serving families and school groups in the Puget Sound region, as well as visitors from around the world. The Center's six acres of hands-on exhibits encourage guests to experiment, test hypotheses, explore variables and experience science in action.

The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) has been the center for visual arts in the Pacific Northwest since 1933. Three dynamic locations -- SAM downtown, Asian Art Museum (under renovation) and Olympic Sculpture Park -- celebrate SAM's mission to connect art to life with collections, special exhibitions and programs featuring art from around the world.

As the world's premier institution dedicated to the art and science of movies, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will be simultaneously immersive, experimental, educational and entertaining. More than a museum, this dynamic film center will offer unparalleled experiences and insights into movies and moviemaking.

For hands-on science education that delights, challenges and encourages kids, head to the Discovery Cube in Orange County. Part of the Discovery Science Foundation, the Discovery Cube OC seeks to inspire and education young minds through engaging science-based programs, while creating a meaningful impact on communities.

The asphalt seeps at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum represent the only active urban Ice Age excavation site in the world. Inside, the Museum displays extraordinary specimens of saber-toothed cats, mammoths, dire wolves and mastodons, as well as fossilized remains of microscopic plants, insects and reptiles.

Rev up your curiosity and shift your brain into overdrive at the Perot Museum, where you can race against a virtual T-Rex, touch a tornado or control your own robot. Future scientists, mathematicians and engineers will find inspiration and enlightenment through 11 permanent exhibit halls, a children's museum, a traveling exhibition hall and more.

Founded in 1909, the Houston Museum of Natural Science has grown to become one of the highest-attended museums in the U.S. With four floors of dynamic permanent exhibit halls, the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, the Cockrell Butterfly Center, the Burke Baker Planetarium and world-class touring exhibitions, HMNS makes every trip an adventure.