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Chicago Museums reopening status

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Chicago Museums reopening status - All museums and institutions are closed (except Lincoln Park Zoo grounds)As a result of Covid-19 all Chicago Museums are closed.  Additionally because of Covid most museums and institutions are in severe financial straights so it is unlikely that they will be … [Read more...] about Chicago Museums reopening status

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

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

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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 they are … [Read more...] about Free museum: Loyola University Museum of Art

Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February

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Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February Just as they did in January the Museum of Science and Industry is offering free admission on select weekdays in February. When: January: 6-9; 13-16; 20-23; 27-30; February: 3-6; 10-13; 18-20; 24-27, 2020 Where: Museum of Science … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February

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

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

Free day at Swedish American Museum

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Free day at Swedish American Museum Where: Swedish American Museum, 5211 N Clark St., (773) 728-8111 When:  Free admission the second Tuesday of every month Regular admission:  Adults $6; Children/students/seniors $4; Families $15.  Members and children under the age of one are always free.  You … [Read more...] about Free day at Swedish American Museum

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:  Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through February 29, 2020., all guests will receive FREE ADMISSION to Brookfield Zoo. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you plan on … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

Free days Pritzker Military Museum and Library

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Free days Pritzker Military Museum and  Library Where:  Monroe Building, 104 S. Michigan, 2nd and 3rd floors 312-374-9333. When: April 6, May 9, 23, 25; June 14, July 4, August 4, September 11, 18, October 13, November 10, 11, December 7 and 13. Free days are subject to change.  Always call … [Read more...] about Free days Pritzker Military Museum and Library

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

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