They are a big part of what makes Chicago great and now here’s your chance tour our city’s world class museums at no charge! Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, The Museum of Science Industry and the Art Institute of Chicago are rolling out free admission days this fall through mid-December and you can see them below to plan your trip. This offer is for Illinois residents only, and you’ll need to display a valid state ID with an Illinois address. Enjoy, and we’ll see you at the museum!
Adler Planetarium
- September: 12 – 16
- October: 10 (Columbus Day)
- November: 11 (Veterans Day)
- December: 3 – 9
For more information, visit adlerplanetarium.org.
Museum of Science + Industry
- September: 6-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
- October: 4-6
- November: 3, 10
- December: 1
For more information, visit msichicago.org.
Field Museum
- September: 10, 17, 18, 19
- October: 2, 16, 30, 31
- November: 27
- December: 3, 4, 18
For more information, visit fieldmuseum.org.
Shedd Aquarium
- September: 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
- October: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
- November:1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
For more information, visit sheddaquarium.org.
Art Institute of Chicago
- Every Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. throughout the year