What museums are free in Chicago?

Many Chicago museums offer free admission days, while some of the most popular museums in Chicago – including the Chicago Cultural Center – are free year-round. Scroll below for the best Chicago museums free to the public (as well as Chicago museums that are free on specific days of the year).

What are the best museums in Chicago?

Best Museums in Illinois. The number one museum is Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago. The next few museums in the top 5 are Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago, Morton Arboretum in Lisle and Field Museum in Chicago. Worth mentioning are The Hancock Observatory , Krannert Art Museum , and 3 others.

When is free museum day in Chicago?

Chicago History Museum , 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600. The Museum is free to Illinois residents every Tuesday from 12:30 to 9:00 p.m. and on Commemorative Days: January 15, Presidents’ Day February 20, March 4, and July 4.

What museums are in Chicago?

– The Shedd Aquarium. – Museum of Science and Industry. – The Art Institute of Chicago. – Museum of Contemporary Art. – National Museum of Mexican Art. – Adler Planetarium. – The Chicago History Museum. – DuSable Museum of African-American History. – The Field Museum of Natural History. – Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

When is free museum day?

Most of the monthly free admission days are on the first Sunday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of the month. While some museums offer a free day every month, a handful of them offer free days just four to five times a year. These include the California Academy of Sciences and the Exploratorium.

Is Chicago Art Museum free?

Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave., 312-443-3600. Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free to Illinois residents every Thursday evening from 5-8pm. Illinois residents receive free admission to the museum’s galleries as part of Free Winter Weekdays, January 8–February 15.