American Islamic College is located just steps from the lakefront and minutes to downtown. Chicago, a world-class metropolis, provides students with a wide variety of opportunities for additional cultural, academic and social growth. The Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum of Natural History, Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Goodman Theatre, Art Institute of Chicago, and Museum of Contemporary Art are a few of the intellectual, cultural and educational resources of the city that are available to students.