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Chicago Architecture Center Engineering Fest $6

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Chicago Architecture Center Engineering Fest $6 When: Feb. 23-24, 2019 9:30am-5pm Where:  Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Drive This event used to be free but now it is $6 but includes access to the whole museum.  Kids ages 14 and younger are FREE.  Regular admission is $12 so this … [Read more...] about Chicago Architecture Center Engineering Fest $6

Hyde Park Art Center Second Sunday free events

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Every second Sunday of the month the Hyde Park Art Center offers family friendly "art making events" that are free and open to the public. When: Every second Sunday September -February. 1:00PM-5:00PM Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520. Always call to confirm. Subject to change without … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Art Center Second Sunday free events

Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago

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Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago. 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 always showing something new. The museum hosts visiting … [Read more...] about Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago

Free Museum: The Renaissance Society of the University of Chicago

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Free Museum: The Renaissance Society of the University of Chicago. Where:  5811 S. Ellis Avenue, Bergman Gallery, Cobb Hall 418 Admission is free. The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago is a small museum dedicated to modern art. It has a small, changing exhibition space. The … [Read more...] about Free Museum: The Renaissance Society of the University of Chicago

Free Tuesdays: Loyola University Museum of Art

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Free Tuesdays: Loyola University Museum of Art Where:  Loyola University Museum of Art, 820 North Michigan Avenue, 312-915-7600 When:  Tuesday: 11:00AM– 8:00PM Free admission. Wed–Sat: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.: General Admission: $9, Seniors (65 and over): $6, Non-Loyola students under 25 with ID: $3, … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays: Loyola University Museum of Art

Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops

Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300.  Check easel near escalators for workshop locations.  All events are subject to change.  Call first before heading over. Lucky Cat Collage with Annie Chu Tuesday, February … [Read more...] about Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops

Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum

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Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum When: Sun, February 10, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Broadway Playhouse, 175 East Chestnut Street, 312-977-9483.   Complimentary tickets here.  Space is strictly limited. Admission cannot be guaranteed for walk-ups. A public conversation on the role of the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum

Free tour Newberry Library

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Free tour Newberry Library Where:  Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. When:  Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm and Saturdays at 10:30 am. The Newberry Library offers free public tours of the building.  The tours are an introduction to the library and how to utilize the … [Read more...] about Free tour Newberry Library

Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum

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Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum.  The Chicago History Museum is free for Illinois residents on MLK Day. Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600. Free days allow access to the entire museum. When:  Monday, January 21, 2019, 10:00AM-3:00PM Commemorate … [Read more...] about Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum

Free art installation at Navy Pier

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Free art installation at Navy Pier.  As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are bringing in unique, interesting and free art installations. When: Thursday, February 28-Sunday, May 12, 2019. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, Polk Bros. Park Map Free and open to the public.Free Trolley … [Read more...] about Free art installation at Navy Pier

Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago and Free Winter Weekdays

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Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago and Free Winter Weekdays.  As discussed in other posts certain Illinois Museums are required to offer free admission to Illinois residents for 52 days a year. Free Days Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free to Illinois residents every Thursday … [Read more...] about Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago and Free Winter Weekdays

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

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