With the winter festivities over many city museums have published their days free of admission. February is a wonderful time to take advantage of those special deals and take your time during your visit. It is less crowded, quiet and there is no rush to leave, because , well… it’s Chicago- it so a bit temperamental with the weather. Here are the dates free of charge in 2017. Enjoy!
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Museum admission is free for Chicago teens under the age of 18
Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free to Illinois residents every Thursday evening from 5-8pm.
ADLER PLANETARIUM
Free general admission for Illinois residents on these upcoming 2017 dates:
January 6-13, 16 (Martin Luther King Day), 17-20
February 6-10, 20 (President’s Day), 21-24
June 5-9
THE FIELD MUSEUM
Free general admission for Illinois residents on these upcoming 2017 dates:
February 1-28
SHEDD AQUARIUM
Free general admission for Illinois residents only on the following 2017 dates:
January 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
February 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 27, 28
June 5, 6, 12, 13
August 28, 29
September 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31
November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays year round.
THE ART VOYAGER 