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Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2026-06-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates | Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Illinois Residents can enjoy FREE admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A $10 suggested donation per household is greatly appreciated.

Free Resident Day at the Field Museum
2026-06-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-29 09:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
“Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or All-Access Pass.
Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois residents on-site and cannot be reserved in advance. Please ask a Visitor Services staff member for the special offer and show your Illinois proof of residency. You cannot take advantage of Free Days when buying tickets online.” -From the Field Museum Website

FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents
2026-05-06 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-29 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-22 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-15 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-08 16:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-01 16:00 - 22:00 | Adler Planetarium, 1300 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
“Every Wednesday night we are open late, and free for Illinois residents!
Join us after work, school or for date night at the Adler Planetarium you’ll find hands-on, minds-on activities, experiences, and shows about the universe that will blow your mind!
Wednesday tickets include entry to the museum at one of the designated entry times, 4:00 pm or 7:00 pm (last admission 9:00 pm). You may enter anytime after your chosen entry time, and up to the next designated entry time.
Best of all? Every Wednesday is free Museum Entry for Illinois residents with proof of residency! To show proof of residency, you can use a valid Illinois driver’s license or photo ID, Illinois student ID with photo, or a photo ID plus a document (utility bill, lease, etc.) that shows your name and Illinois address.
All tickets must be bought online and you must choose a designated entry time, in advance of your visit. All sales are final. Book your tickets for Adler at Night if you’re an Illinois resident or non-Illinois resident.”
-Details provided by the Adler Planetarium Website
