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2022 Free Chicago Museum Days

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    Chicago boasts an impressive number of acclaimed museums and cultural institutions. All across the city, there are museums to document the history and culture of a variety of people, topics, and interests. Most of these public institutions feature free days at certain times … [Read more...] about 2022 Free Chicago Museum Days

Free museum: DePaul Art Museum

Free museum: DePaul Art Museum Where: DePaul Art Museum, 935 W. Fullerton, 773.325.7506 When: Mon–Tue: Closed, Wed–Th: 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun: 11 am–5 pm.  DPAM is closed on the following days: Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, (December 25–27), and New Year’s … [Read more...] about Free museum: DePaul Art Museum

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 … [Read more...] about Free day at Swedish American Museum

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. When: Free day (suggested donation) is Thursday for Illinois residents.  Suggested donation days for Illinois residents are: November 11, 18, 2021. Hours: 10AM-4PM The … [Read more...] about Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days

Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days

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Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days When: November 3, 10, 17 and December 8, 2021 Daily capacity limited, some high-demand dates may sell out. Reserve your tickets online Where: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago; 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, 773-684-1414 On Illinois Free Days, … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days

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: 2021 free days Memorial Day (May 31) and Veterans Day (Nov 11) Free days are subject to change.  Always call first to confirm free days before … [Read more...] about Free days Pritzker Military Museum and Library

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 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

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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