Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston Where: Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 847-491-4000. Admission: free When: Regular Hours Tues., Sat., Sun. 10AM-5PM, Weds., Thurs., Fri. 10AM-8PM, Closed … [Read more...] about Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston
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Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping
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Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping. The Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) offer camping to all Cook County residents from $22-$264 per night. Options are from mulched tent pads to large bunkhouses that sleep 16 people. Non-Cook County residents are also welcome for … [Read more...] about Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping
Free CTA art tour
Free CTA art tour Usually we're all rushing in and out of CTA stations but if you have the time stop and take a look or better yet take a tour. The collection includes mosaics, sculptures and paintings. More than 80 pieces of art are exhibited at over 40 CTA stations. More artwork has … [Read more...] about Free CTA art tour
The Lurie Garden: four season splendor
The Lurie Garden: four season splendor. Consider taking a walk through the Lurie Garden. It's located within Millennium Park here. Check here for more info on what to see year round. Admission is always free. Learn more about it here The Lurie Garden is actually a rooftop garden … [Read more...] about The Lurie Garden: four season splendor
Chicago area brewery tours
Chicago area brewery tours. Chicago is a beer drinking town and we have some great breweries many of which offer tours. The days of free tours has passed but most are under $25. Tour lengths range from forty five minutes to two hours. All tour goers must be 21 or older with valid … [Read more...] about Chicago area brewery tours
Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions
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Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions. Head over to the Chicago Cultural Center to check out FREE exhibitions and related events: Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630. Always call in advance for hours. Subject to change without notice. Chicago Cultural … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions
Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago
Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago. Where: The Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood The Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago is named for the family that donated the money for it, although it's apt. This is an academic museum, open to the public and … [Read more...] about Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago
Free museum: Loyola University Museum of Art
Free museum: Loyola University Museum of Art Where: Loyola University Museum of Art, 820 North Michigan Avenue, 312-915-7600 When: Free admission. The museum is open Monday-Friday from 10am-3pm. People need to call ahead (at least the day before) to make an appointment because … [Read more...] about Free museum: Loyola University Museum of Art
Here’s the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago
Here's the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago. If you're thinking about heading to a museum on free day but wondering exactly what you get I've done the legwork for you. Location: Adler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-7827. All free museum days. Regular admission is … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago
$12 Auditorium Theatre tours
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$12 Auditorium Theatre tours Where: Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Congress Parkway, 312-341-2310 Times*: Mondays: 10:30AM and Noon, Tuesdays: 5:30PM, Thursdays: 10:30AM Check date availability here. Tickets: $12 per person not including Ticketmaster fees. Tickets can be purchased beginning 30 … [Read more...] about $12 Auditorium Theatre tours
Free art tour Harold Washington Library
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Free art tour Harold Washington Library. The Art Tour focuses on the impressive collection of original artwork on display throughout the building. Unfortunately the Library has discontinued these tours. There is a checklist of the art in the building, organized by floor, available in the … [Read more...] about Free art tour Harold Washington Library
Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park
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Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park. The Lincoln Park Conservancy offers two free guided wildflower walks throughout the summer: Wildflower Walks at the North Pond Nature Sanctuary When: May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. Walks last 45- to 60-minutes … [Read more...] about Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park
