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Non-Law Entertainment Resources: Art and Museums

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Where to find art and other museums

FREE Museum Days for ILLINOIS RESIDENTS in Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

  • Thursday evenings: June 5 - Sept. 25, 2025
    • Illinois residents- must reserve online in advance

Adler Planetarium

  • Wednesday evenings: 4:00 - 10:00PM
    • Illinois residents- tickets must be purchased online and in advance

Chicago History Museum

  • July 4, 24, and 30;
  • August 13 and 28

Field Museum

  • Wednesdays: January 8 - August 27, 2025 
    • Free tickets available for advanced reservation online

Shedd Aquarium

  • No more free days for 2025

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

  • August 18, 19, 25, and 26
  • September 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, and 30
  • October 1, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

  • Wednesdays 
    • Year round

Museum of Contemporary Art

  • Tuesday evenings: 5 - 9 PM 
    • Year round; Illinois residents

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

  • Thursdays 

Glessner House

  • 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month

Swedish American Museum

  • 2nd Tuesday of the month