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  • August 2025

  • Thu 28
    August 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

    Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

    Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents can enjoy FREE admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A $10 suggested donation per household is greatly appreciated.

    Free
  • September 2025

  • Tue 2
    Girl playing with water device
    September 2, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

    FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout. 

    Free
  • Tue 2
    September 2, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents receive FREE admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Usual Rates: Adults: $22 Students, teachers, and anyone 65+: $14 Note: Anyone under 18 is always FREE   The following Discounts always apply as well: $3 tickets for up to six individuals when visitors present their LINK (EBT) Card as part of the Museums...

    Free
  • Wed 3
    view of center hall in Field Museum
    September 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 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...

    Free
  • Wed 3
    Girl playing with water device
    September 3, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

    FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout. 

    Free
  • Wed 3
    kid cutting colored paper with scissors
    September 3, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Art After Dark

    Art After Dark

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Join GPCA’s Nature Educators on Wednesday evenings to explore and discover together! This program runs every week from 4-7:30pm. This free, drop in program is designed for kids and families ages 4 and up. Activities will follow themes of nature and science, but with a special focus on learning, processing, and making personal connections to...

    FREE
  • Wed 3
    kids playing outside
    September 3, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wild Wednesdays

    Wild Wednesdays

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...

    FREE
  • Wed 3
    astronaut floating in space
    September 3, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents

    FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents

    Adler Planetarium 1300 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 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,...

    Free
  • Thu 4
    Girl playing with water device
    September 4, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

    FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout. 

    Free
  • Thu 4
    September 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

    Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

    Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents can enjoy FREE admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A $10 suggested donation per household is greatly appreciated.

    Free
  • Fri 5
    centered picture of the exterior of the field museum
    September 5, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - September 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am

    Dozin’ with the Dinos

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    Spend the night with dinosaurs, Egyptian mummies, and more when you sleepover at the Field Museum! This is a dream come true for kids, and not only will they get tos their favorite exhibits in their pajamas, but they will get to do hands-on science activities, like dissecting owl pellets and learning the steps of...

    $90 – $200
  • Sun 7
    Coral reef at the Shedd Aquarium
    September 7, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

    Calm Waters at the Shedd Aquarium

    Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, United States

    Calm Waters is an exclusive event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore Shedd Aquarium’s exhibits and experiences in a comfortable and accepting environment. Modifications for this event will include limited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration. Modifications for Calm Waters Include: Limited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration A low-sensory animal...

    Included in Museum Entry
  • Sun 7
    Girl playing with water device
    September 7, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

    FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout. 

    Free
  • Mon 8
    Girl playing with water device
    September 8, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

    FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout. 

    Free
  • Tue 9
    Girl playing with water device
    September 9, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

    FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout. 

    Free
  • Tue 9
    September 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents receive FREE admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Usual Rates: Adults: $22 Students, teachers, and anyone 65+: $14 Note: Anyone under 18 is always FREE   The following Discounts always apply as well: $3 tickets for up to six individuals when visitors present their LINK (EBT) Card as part of the Museums...

    Free
  • Wed 10
    view of center hall in Field Museum
    September 10, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 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...

    Free
  • Wed 10
    Girl playing with water device
    September 10, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

    FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout. 

    Free
  • Wed 10
    kid cutting colored paper with scissors
    September 10, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Art After Dark

    Art After Dark

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Join GPCA’s Nature Educators on Wednesday evenings to explore and discover together! This program runs every week from 4-7:30pm. This free, drop in program is designed for kids and families ages 4 and up. Activities will follow themes of nature and science, but with a special focus on learning, processing, and making personal connections to...

    FREE
  • Wed 10
    kids playing outside
    September 10, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wild Wednesdays

    Wild Wednesdays

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...

    FREE
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