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Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art

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Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art Where:  Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: March 2, 2021, Tuesday 10am-9pm, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm.  Subject to change.  Check website for operating hours.   Free Tuesdays for Illinois … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art

Visit museums free for free this weekend

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Visit museums free for free this weekend The first full weekend of every month Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and … [Read more...] about Visit museums free for free this weekend

Free gallery tours Chicago River North

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Free gallery tours Chicago River North. When: Second Saturday of each month beginning June 12, 2021 11AM-12:30PM Where: Tours depart from Addington Gallery, 704 N Wells St More info here.  Enjoy a free art gallery tour, led by an owner or representative, of at least three galleries in … [Read more...] about Free gallery tours Chicago River North

Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston

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

Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes

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Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes Who is eligible If you’re a Chicago Public Library (CPL) cardholder and an adult resident of Chicago, you may check out a Kids Museum Passport at any CPL location. If you can't get a pass here are all the 2021 Free Museum Days. Where are the passes … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes

Free Printer’s Row Art Fest Aug 7-8

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Free Printer's Row Art Fest Sept 11-12 When:  Saturday-Sunday, August 7-8, 2021, 10AM-5PM Where:  Printer's Row, Dearborn Street from Harrison (600S) to Polk (800S) Tickets available now  Tickets are free.  You must register for a time slot in advance.  It looks like … [Read more...] about Free Printer’s Row Art Fest Aug 7-8

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