Check Out These Free Days at Chicago Museums.
Living near the great city of Chicago definitely has its perks. There is an unbelievable amount of restaurants, hotels, shopping stores, museums; you name it and Chicago most likely has it. It can be easy to get caught up in all of the fun and glamour that the city has to offer, and before we know it, our wallet ends up hurting- A LOT.
Luckily, Chicago’s fair share of museums have their own fair share of free or discounted days! Here’s a list of free days for some of Chicago’s best museums! Explore 67 million year old artifacts, play with some moon rocks, or visit some cute dolphins without spending a fortune!
These are just some of the amazing museums that Chicago has to offer and the whole family will have a great time no matter which you choose to go!
Free days can change at the last minute, so ALWAYS call first to confirm before heading out to the museums.
Art Institute of Chicago
Free for Illinois residents every Thursday from 5-8 p.m.
Children 15 & under are free on the first Sunday of every month.
Children under 1 are always free.
Look at famous art masterpieces from every corner of the earth. Wander down to the lesser known parts, like the basement and see unique art exhibits not many Chicagoans know about!
Free days can change at the last minute, so ALWAYS call first to confirm before heading out to the museums.
Chicago Children’s Museum
Free for Illinois residents every Thursday from 5-8 p.m.
Children 15 & under are free on the first Sunday of every month.
Children under 1 are always free.
Right on Navy Pier! Construct a skyscraper, fish in a river and make art to take home and put on the fridge!
Chicago Children’s Museum Website Link
Free days can change at the last minute, so ALWAYS call first to confirm before heading out to the museums.
Chicago History Museum
The Museum is free to Illinois residents every Tuesday* from 12:30 to 9:00 p.m. and on Commemorative Days: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, March 4, and July 4. *Excludes January 2, January 9, December 18th & December 25th.
Experience the beautiful history of a beautiful city and see how much Chicago has reinvented itself. Find out what makes Chicago the great city that it is today!
Chicago History Museum Website Link
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Free days can change at the last minute, so ALWAYS call first to confirm before heading out to the museums.
The Field Museum
January 15, 27, 28,
February 1-28,
June 20-22
(Visit Their Website for more 2018 dates to be announced)
Explore ancient Egypt, visit Sue the giant T-Rex, or visit the DNA Discovery Center and learn all about how DNA works!
Tons of hands-on experiences that will interest people of all ages.
Free days can change at the last minute, so ALWAYS call first to confirm before heading out to the museums.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Free for Illinois residents every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Children 12 & under are free everyday
Look at modern and classic art, attend talks, or just wander around!
There are very unique exhibits that you will not find anywhere else.
Museum of Contemporary Art Website Link
Free days can change at the last minute, so ALWAYS call first to confirm before heading out to the museums.
Museum of Science & Industry
Learn about ‘science storms’, explore submarines and play in a mirror maze!
January 8–11, 15–18, 22–25, 29–31
February 1, 5–8, 12–15, 20–22, 26–27
March 14
June 4–7, 11–12
September 4–6, 10–13, 17–20, 24–27
November 12
Museum of Science Industry Website Link
Free days can change at the last minute, so ALWAYS call first to confirm before heading out to the museums.
John G. Shedd Aquarium
On 52 days throughout the year, Illinois residents with a valid ID receive free general admission or discounted upgraded admission to the aquarium, when they purchase on-site.
Purchase discount tickets online
Upcoming Illinois Resident Discount Days:
2018:
January 15, 18, 19, 22-26
February 2, 14
June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
September 4-30
October 3, 10
Free days can change at the last minute, so ALWAYS call first to confirm before heading out to the museums.
Adler Planetarium
Explore planets, galaxies, look through telescopes; the Adler Planetarium is every explorer’s dream!
January 3, 4, 7-12, 15-19
February 2, 5-9, 19-22
June 21
August 27-31
September 9-16
October 8, 21, 24, 25
November 11, 12, 14, 15
December 1, 3-7, 10
Adler Planetarium Website Link
Free days can change at the last minute, so ALWAYS call first to confirm before heading out to the museums.
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