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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 admission 20% off Museum of Contemporary Art: Admission for 1 Travelzoo members save 20% on admission to the … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

Here’s the deal for Chicago Museum Week

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Chicago Museum Week is an approximately week long event where area museums and the Lincoln Park Zoo offer a few discount admission and other deals and special events. When:  January 18–26, 2018 Here are all 2018 Free Chicago Museum Days. Adler Planetarium (All Museum Week activities are free … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal for Chicago Museum Week

Things to do at Navy Pier Chicago

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Things to do at Navy Pier Chicago. Chicago's Navy Pier is undergoing a transformation in anticipation of it's 100th birthday in 2016.  It's slowly  converting from a "cheesy mall-by-the-sea" into something that may attract residents to visit on occasions other than taking their out-of-town guests … [Read more...] about Things to do at Navy Pier Chicago

Guide to Chicago History Museum

Guide to Chicago History Museum. The Chicago History Museum is free to Illinois residents every Tuesday from 12:30pm–7:30 p.m. Regular General Admission: Adults: $16 with audio tours, Seniors (65+): $14 with audio tours, Students (13–22 with ID): $14 with audio tours, Free for children (age 12 … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago History Museum

Discount admission to Adler Planetarium

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Discount admission to Adler Planetarium. Regular basic general admission to the Adler Planetarium is $8. This includes access to the regular museum exhibits but excludes all the sky shows.  The museum offers limited free days to Illinois residents during the year. Free museum days are listed … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Adler Planetarium

Chicago History Museum: History Happy Hour Series

Chicago History Museum History Happy Hour Series. When: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:30PM-7:30PM Where: 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 General admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings; purchase a ticket to History Happy Hour to include the booze. Each month History Happy … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum: History Happy Hour Series

Tour Rick Bayless’ Organic Garden

Tour Rick Bayless' organic garden.  Rick Bayless' organic gardener Bill Shores leads tours on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in Rick Bayless' backyard. The cost is $25. Available dates are:  May 31, July 5, Aug 23 and Sept. 6. Register  here. Your payment will be processed via PayPal. If … [Read more...] about Tour Rick Bayless’ Organic Garden

Discount Chicago Theatre tours

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Discount Chicago Theatre tours are available through Goldstar. Tour Schedule: 12PM Tours Daily, (*Please note, some areas of the theatre may be restricted based on performance schedules). Discount dates vary. Where: 175 N State St, (312) 462-6300 Discount tickets for $9.50 here.  Regular ticket … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Theatre tours

Guide to the Willis Tower Chicago

Guide to the Willis Tower Chicago. The distinctive looking Willis Tower has a few interesting things to see and do in and around it: Where:  233 S. Wacker Drive Things to do and see The Skydeck is the Willis Tower enclosed observation floor located on the 103rd Floor.  Admission is $19.50 … [Read more...] about Guide to the Willis Tower Chicago

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. Overview If you're thinking about heading to the Field on free day but wondering what the deal is I've done the legwork for you.  Here's what you get (and don't get) at the Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-9410.  All free museum … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago

Guide to the John Hancock Center Chicago

The distinctive looking John Hancock Center has a few interesting things to see and do in and around it: Where:  875 N. Michigan Avenue 360 Chicago is the John Hancock enclosed observation floor located on the 94th Floor.  Admission is $19 adult, $13 children 3-11 and 2 and under free.  … [Read more...] about Guide to the John Hancock Center Chicago

Here’s the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago

Here's the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago. If you're thinking about heading to a museum on free day but wondering exactly what you get I've done the legwork for you. Location: Adler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-7827.  All free museum days. Regular admission is … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago

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