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Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum

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Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago operates a small but interesting museum about the history of money and the work of the Federal Reserve. Where:   Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 S. LaSalle Street (312) 662-1351 When:  Monday through Friday … [Read more...] about Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum

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: 360 CHICAGO is open 365 days a year from 9:00am to 11:00pm with the last entry at 10:30 PM daily. Subject to change. Discount tickets 360 Chicago General, Sunrise, or … [Read more...] about Discount tickets 360 Chicago

Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

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Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free I love Ritual.  It's my favorite food ordering app.  Ritual allows you to skip the line, place to-go orders and there are never any added fees or mark ups. I've been using it for over a year and Ritual prices match the in-store prices. The … [Read more...] about Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets.The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony.  Civic concerts in Orchestra Hall are free, but tickets are required. A non-refundable $5.00 per ticket service fee applies. Enjoy! The fee is charged whether you buy them online, by … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

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Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th. On the 25th of each month, beginning at 12:01AM CST until 11:59 p.m. CST BIC offers $25 tickets for usually one show only. You will end up purchasing the tickets through Ticketmaster so additional ticketing fess apply. Not available in December. The deal is … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries

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Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries. All theater ticket deals List of  all ways to get Chicago Theater Ticket Deals and Discounts. Current Broadway in Chicago Rush Ticket Deals What are Rush Tickets?Broadway in Chicago (BIC)  is a theatrical production company that presents … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries

Adler Planetarium After Dark

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Adler Planetarium After Dark. When:  Third Thursday of select months February 20, April 16, June 18, August 20, October 15, 2020.  February, April, and October: 6:00 – 10:00 pm; June & August (Summer Hours): 6:30 – 10:30 pm. Where:  Adler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr., … [Read more...] about Adler Planetarium After Dark

Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston

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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 Mondays.  This museum closes … [Read more...] about Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston

Guide to Chicago History Museum

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Guide to Chicago History Museum. Illinois residents free days COTC note 1/20/20:  The Chicago History Museum has changed their free days for 2020.  Most notably no free days in July and August Every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m excluding January 27, May 12, and Tuesdays in July and … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago History Museum

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 has long been a leading center of research in ancient Near Eastern civilizations. The museum is small (72,000 square feet) and admission is free. Groups of 10 or more should … [Read more...] about Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

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Visit museums free for free this weekend

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Visit museums free for free this weekend The first full weekend of the month is coming, and that means 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 … [Read more...] about Visit museums free for free this weekend

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