Free Museum Days in Chicago

I’m still somewhat new to the city of Chicago, which means I still need to check out a lot of fun places. Many of those include the wonderful museums around the city. During my time here, I’ve learned that each museum has a few free days for the public to attend. Because I think everyone should go to a museum once in a while, I’ve compiled a list of all of the free days for a handful of the major museums throughout Chicago. Just a note, these are for Illinois residents only.

Take advantage!

Art Institute of Chicago

• Free admission for Illinois residents every Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• January: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
• February: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

Shedd Aquarium

• January: 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
• February: 2, 3, 9, 10, 13, 14 , 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
• June: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
• September: 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
• October: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

Field Museum

• February: 1–28

Adler Planetarium

• January: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28

Museum of Science and Industry

• January: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
• March: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• April: 22
• May 21
• June: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
• September: 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30
• October: 5, 6

Chicago History Museum

• January: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
• February: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
• March: 4
• July: 4
• August: 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31
• September: 1, 2, 3