Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art
2025-11-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-11 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-25 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-09 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-16 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611, 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 for All program.
Free Admission
Admission is free every day for:

Illinois elementary and high school teachers. Simply present a valid teacher ID at the admissions desk. If you’re planning on visiting with your class, please visit our School programs page for more information.
Visitors with disabilities and their caregivers.
Active members of the military, police, and fire departments and veterans as well as their families (with ID).
Anyone 18 and under.
MCA Members.

Free Resident Day at the Field Museum
2025-11-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 09:00 - 17:00 | 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
2025-11-05 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-12 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-19 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-26 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-03 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-10 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

Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2025-11-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Family Storybook Yoga
2025-11-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
“Join our friends at Brain to Belly Kids Yoga for a cozy storybook yoga class with your family! This imaginative yoga class will flow through a sequence of fun and creative poses that embody the story; bringing literature to life. BBKY is a mobile yoga + mindfulness company founded by educators and dedicated to nurturing kids’ innate desire for movement and play. This class provides a medium for families to unplug and bond in the most playful of ways. Children and their grown-ups will interact through moving, breathing, and connecting. This class is designed for children ages 2-8 years; however, all ages are most welcome! All children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Space is limited. BYO Mat. Must register online in advance; no drop-ins. Ticket includes access to all museum exhibits.
Family registrations strongly encouraged.
Museums for All pricing available upon request. Please email programs@naturemuseum.org to inquire.”
-Description from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Website

Calm Waters at the Shedd Aquarium
2025-11-16 09:00 - 23:00 | 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 spotlight with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
An animal encounter opportunity
Complimentary 4D Experiences during the event

Family members and companions are welcome.

Dozin' with the Dinos
2025-11-22 17:30 - 2025-11-23 09:00 | Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605, 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 Egyptian mummification.
This event is for kids age 6-12, and there must be one guardian for every three kids.
Multiple packages are available, but all packages include a snack and continental breakfast.
