Explore Chicago Museums For Free In April: Your Ultimate Guide
Forget whatever plans you had for the family this year and hop in the car to take advantage of the free museum days at Chicago area museums.
Illinois is home to so many impressive museums, especially when you head into Chicago, but what goes along with the work impressive? A pricey ticket fee.
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However, there are a ton of great options when it comes to bringing your family to a museum in Chicago for free, as long as you're an Illinois resident.
Most recently, 'The Windy City Mama,' posted a video on Instagram outlining all of the free museum days we can take advantage of this April.
These options include:
- Shedd Aquarium, free admission from 5-9pm on April 9, 16, 23, and 30
- The Field Museum, free admission every Wednesday in April
- Adler Planetarium, free admission every Wednesday from 4-10pm
- Chicago History Musem, free admission on April 10, 18 and 24
- Museum of Science & Industry, free admission on April 21
- Dusable Black History Museum, free admission every Wednesday in April
The Windy City Mama notes in her post that the list is for April 2024, but most of these museums (and some other museums) participate in free admission days throughout the year.
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She also says you need to reserve your ticket prior to heading to the museum and you need proof of residency to take advantage of the ticket discount.
Which of these museums have you been to recently? Are they still as fun to visit as an adult as they were when you were a kid?
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