Chicago museums have released free admission days. Illinois residents can receive free basic admission on free admission days according Chicago museum websites. You will need to show a valid ID to enter.

Dates for free admission to the museums are as follows:

Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive

• September: 19, 20, 26, 27
• October: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
• November: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29

Special Offer: Illinois residents can upgrade to a total experience pass for just $15!
Free tickets available onsite only.

For more information: sheddaquarium.org

Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive

• September: 10, 17, 18, 19
• October: 2, 16, 30, 31
• November: 27
• December: 3, 4, 18

Tickets must be purchased onsite and are not available in advance.

For more information: fieldmuseum.org

Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive

• September: 6-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
• October: 4-6
• November: 3, 10
• December: 1

For more information: msichicago.org

Adler Planetarium
1300 Lake Shore Drive

• September: 12-16
• October: 10 (Columbus Day)
• November: 11 (Veterans Day)
• December: 3-9

For more information: adlerplanetaruim.org

Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave

• Every Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. throughout the year.

For more information: artic.edu