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
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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
Visit the Arts Club of Chicago
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Visit the Arts Club of Chicago When: The first floor galleries only are free and open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturdays 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Where: The Arts Club of Chicago - 201 East Ontario Street, 312-787-3997 The Arts Club offers between three and … [Read more...] about Visit the Arts Club of Chicago
Free tours Old St. Patrick’s Church Chicago
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Free tours of Old St. Patrick's Church Chicago. Take a free tour of Chicago's oldest church, Old St. Pat's, located in the West Loop. Where: 700 W. Adams, 312.648.1021 When: Docents are available to conduct tours between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., Monday through Friday. Tours can be arranged with … [Read more...] about Free tours Old St. Patrick’s Church Chicago
Free days International Museum of Surgical Science
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Free days International Museum of Surgical Science. Where: International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive (312) 642-6502 When: Admission is no longer free for Illinois residents every Tuesday. Beginning in 2021 the ISSM is free for all visitors on the following … [Read more...] about Free days International Museum of Surgical Science
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. To aid Chicago’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Newberry is closed to the public until further notice. The … [Read more...] about Free tour Newberry Library
Free workshop at Harold Washington Library Center
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Free workshop at Harold Washington Library Center Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Maker Lab 3rd Floor, 312-747-4300. ArtWorks Drop-In Art Studio Wednesday, Jan 29, Feb 5, 19, 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 2020 4:30PM – 7:30PM Bring your creative ideas to this … [Read more...] about Free workshop at Harold Washington Library Center
Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago
As one of the oldest, largest, and most beloved museums in the U.S., The Art Institute of Chicago boasts over 5,00 years of art and culture. Founded in 1879 as a museum and school in its current home, a building constructed for the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, the Art Institute today comprises over … [Read more...] about Guide to the Art Institute 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 Exhibit at City Gallery Chicago
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Free Exhibit at City Gallery Chicago. Growing Community When: through January 5, 2020 Where: City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower, 806 N Michigan Ave. Admission free. Growing Community: An exhibition celebrating community-managed green spaces throughout Chicago, is part of the 2019 … [Read more...] about Free Exhibit at City Gallery Chicago
Activate: Art Music People Alleys
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Activate: Art Music People Alleys. When: Thursday, August 22, 2019 5:00PM-10:00PM. RSVP for a free drink. Check back here and you should be able to RSVP for all future dates at once. Where: Auditorium Theater Alley, 416 S. Michigan The Chicago Loop Alliance hosts a FREE monthly event, … [Read more...] about Activate: Art Music People Alleys
Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art
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Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art. Every Tuesday is free day for Illinois residents but if you're a non-resident or want to go on a different day here's a deal: $12 -- Museum of Contemporary Art: Admission for 1 The Deal Travelzoo members save 20% on admission to the Museum of … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art
