One of the nicest parts about living in Chicago, aside from the simple access to Chicago gourmet popcorn, is access to the city’s many museums.
Of course, you’re going to want to save money for that delectable mix of gourmet caramel popcorn and gourmet cheese popcorn. Luckily, almost all of Chicago’s museums offer free museum days. On these days, you can attend the museum without having to pay the entry fee!
The following is a list of the museums and the free days.
Alder Planetarium Free Days
January: 5, 11-15, 19, 26
February: 2, 8-12, 16, 23
March: 2, 9, 16, 23
April: 20, 27
May: 4, 11-12, 18, 25
June: 7-11
September: 7, 13-17, 21, 28
October: 5, 12, 19, & 26
November: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December: 7, 14, 21
Art Institute of Chicago Free Days
Every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. the Art Institute of Chicago is free to the public.
Chicago’s Children’s Museum Free Days
Every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m., Chicago’s Children’s museum is free to the public.
On the first Sunday of every month, it is free to children 15 years old and younger.
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
On the first Sunday of every month from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the DuSable Museum of African American History is free to the public.
Field Museum Free Days
On the second Monday of every month, the Field Museum is free to the public.
Additional days are listed below:
January: 11, 13, 14, 19, 20, 2h, 27
February: 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 23, 24
March: 2, 3, 8
April: 12
May: 10
June: 2, 3, 14
July: 12
August: 9, 24
September: 13, 15, 16, 21, 22
October: 5, 6, 11, 13, 14, 19, 20
November: 2, 3, 8, 10, 16, 17, 30
December: 1, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Days
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m to 8 p.m., the Museum of Contemporary Art is free to the public.
Museum of Contemporary Photography Free Days
While the Museum of Contemporary Photography is closed every day that Columbia College is closed, it is free to the public every day it is open.
Museum of Science and Industry Free Days
January: 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29
February: 8, 14
March: 18
April: 19-23
May: 3
June: 7-11
August: 30
September: 7-14, 20-21, 27-28
October: 4- 6
November: 11
December: 6
National Museum of Mexican Art Free Days
The National Museum of Mexican art is free to the public every day that it is open.
Nature Museum Free Days
Every Thursday, the Nature Museum has a “suggested donation” entry fee.
Shedd Aquarium Free Days
January: 4-5, 11-12, 16-21, 25-26
February: 1-2, 8-9, 15-19, 22-23
June: 14-18
September: 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
October: 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
November: 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
Swedish American Museum
On the second Tuesday of every month, the Swedish American Museum is free to the public.
Additional Days are listed below:
April: 13
May: 11
June: 8
July: 13
August: 10
September: 14
October: 12
November: 9
December: 14
In addition to these free days, Lincoln Park Zoo is open every day of the year, and “NUTS ON CLARK” is always open to the public.
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