Chicago Museums reopening The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago effective Monday, January 18, 2021. These restrictions are in place until further notice. For the most up to date restrictions check here. We moved from Tier 3 to Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigations … [Read more...] about Chicago Museums reopening Updated
Free Museum Days
2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
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2021 Free Chicago Museum Days. Covid status: 1/18/2021 Museums are able to open to the public with limited capacity, social distancing and mask requirements. Currently the Field Museum, Pritzker Military Museum, and Shedd Aquarium have reopened. The Art Institute of Chicago and … [Read more...] about 2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
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
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 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 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
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
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