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Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

Here's the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry.  Here's what you get (and don't get) at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414 on free day.  All free museum days. Check the website for current status of exhibits and Covid requirement. CTA … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

Discount museum admission for suburban Chicago residents

Discount museum admission for suburban Chicago residents If you live in the suburbs and have a library card from a participating library you may be able to get free or discount museum passes through the Museum Adventure Pass program.  If passes are available can check them out either … [Read more...] about Discount museum admission for suburban Chicago residents

Discount admission with Explore More Illinois

Discount admission with Explore More Illinois I was looking for ways for suburban residents can get discount admission to area attractions and museums and I discovered the Explore More Illinois website.  Unfortunately the Chicago Public Library does not participate in this program.  I … [Read more...] about Discount admission with Explore More Illinois

Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward

Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward I don't live in the 2nd Ward but I get their newsletter because that Ward includes the area around Water Tower, River North and more.  Anyway I saw in their latest newsletter that Alderman Hopkins is offering residents of the 2nd Ward free general … [Read more...] about Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap Updated

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap. The Chicago Botanical Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, (847) 835-5440) offers activities and programs year round. Walk through the beautiful scenery throughout the 385 acres, including 26 gardens, four natural areas, including prairie and … [Read more...] about Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap Updated

Adler Planetarium reopens July 3 Free days

Adler Planetarium reopens July 3 When:  Saturday, July 3, 2021.  Illinois Resident Discount Days are July 3-4, July 10-11, and July 17-18. Subsequent weekend events will be the regular price of $15. So the Skyshows are free on those days!  The July 3 Skyshows are sold … [Read more...] about Adler Planetarium reopens July 3 Free days

Where to play miniature golf Chicago area

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Where to play miniature golf Chicago area Miniature golf is a relatively inexpensive fun thing to do and many of the following options are outdoors and we're lucky to have a ton of option in the Chicago area. I've found some deals listed below.  Also check all websites for daily specials. If … [Read more...] about Where to play miniature golf Chicago area

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

Here’s the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago

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Here's the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago. Due to Covid-19 many exhibits are closed, access is limited, hours have changed and other rules apply.  More info here: Field Museum 2021 free days: March 8, 11, 15 Additional dates TBA  Hours:  9AM–5PM (last admission 4PM). Closed … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago

Discount tickets 360 Chicago

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Discount tickets 360 Chicago Where: 875 N. Michigan Avenue, (formerly John Hancock Center), 94th Floor, 888-875-8439 When: 7 days: 9 AM - 9 PM Check for hours As always read all the Terms and conditions before purchasing your tickets.  All sales are final. General Admission for One … [Read more...] about Discount tickets 360 Chicago

Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

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Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, 1155 East 58th Street, (773) 702-9520.  Admission & Hours.  Reservations, available every fifteen minutes, are required for your visit. In order to give as many … [Read more...] about Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

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