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2021 Free Chicago Museum Days

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  2021 Free Chicago Museum Days. Covid status: Each museum that has reopened has specific ticketing arrangements, restrictions and recommendations.  Many museums have changed their hours and days of operation.  Please read everything on their websites (links provided) before … [Read more...] about 2021 Free Chicago Museum Days

Chicago Museums reopening Updated

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Chicago Museums reopening The State of Illinois and the City of Chicago have two essentially identical systems tracking our reopening status.  For the most up to date restrictions check here.  Covid status: Each museum that has reopened has specific ticketing arrangements, restrictions … [Read more...] about Chicago Museums reopening Updated

Museum of Science and Industry reopening

Museum of Science and Industry reopening Where:  Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414. When:  Sunday, March 7, 2021 Hours:  Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some visit dates may have already sold out. 2021 Free Chicago Museum … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry reopening

Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days

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Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days When: March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, 19; July 14, August 11, September 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, October 27, November 3, 10, 17 and December 8, 2021 Where: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago; 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, 773-684-1414 On Illinois … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days

Free Admission Shedd Aquarium February 22-26

Free Admission Shedd Aquarium February 22-26 When: February 22-26, 2021, 2021 Free Chicago Museum Days Where: John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, 312-939-2438 The Shedd is offering a fantastic discount deal for Illinois residents  - access to many areas of the aquarium for … [Read more...] about Free Admission Shedd Aquarium February 22-26

Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

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Free Days at Brookfield Zoo. Where:  Brookfield Zoo,  3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When:  FREE DAYS: Each Tuesday and Thursday in November, as well as every Monday and Tuesday in December, are FREE ADMISSION DAYS at Brookfield Zoo. Reserve these tickets as … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum

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Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum Closed until further notice. 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) … [Read more...] about Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum

Free Thursdays Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Free Thursdays Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Where: 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. When: Free day (suggested donation) is Thursday for Illinois residents with valid ID. 2020 Free Chicago Museum Days Regular admission $9 for adults, $7 for students and seniors (60+), $6 for children ages … [Read more...] about Free Thursdays Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Free DePaul Art Museum

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Free DePaul Art Museum Where: 935 W. Fullerton, 773.325.7506 Hours: Mon–Tue: Closed, Wed–Th: 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun: 11 am–5 pm Search the calendar for events. Admission, lectures, concerts, tours, receptions, gallery talks and special events are always free.  The museum closes quarterly to change … [Read more...] about Free DePaul Art Museum

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

Guide to Chicago History Museum

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Guide to Chicago History Museum. Illinois residents free days Despite what the website says Free days are cancelled until January 2021 Go here for more info about new admission details. Chicago History Museum is closed on Mondays. The Museum is free to Illinois residents every Tuesday from … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago History Museum

Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago

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Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago.  As discussed in other posts certain Illinois Museums are required to offer free admission to Illinois residents for 52 days a year. Free Winter Weekdays at Art Institute of Chicago Now through March 4, 2020.  Open daily 10:30–5:00PM; Every Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago

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