Enjoy Free Admission at Chicago's Museums This Summer
Are you looking for something fun, educational, and free to do this summer? Visit Chicago’s world-class museums! Read on to find out which museums are free and when admission is free. For additional Chicago museums, an interactive museum map, and links to current and upcoming temporary exhibitions, please visit the Museums page. Jane Addams Hull-House Museum , The University of Illinois at Chicago, 800 South Halsted Street, Chicago The museum suggests a donation of $5 per person; however, no one will be turned away for lack of a contribution. Adler Planetarium , 1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago Illinois residents receive free general admission on the following days: June 6–8, 13–15 No dates have been announced for July. No dates have been announced for August. Art Institute of Chicago , 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago Illinois residents receive free general admission on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18, 25 Busy Beaver