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2011 Chicago Museum Free Days

Many Chicago area museums offer FREE days for families! Please note that special exhibits and features may not be included in the free general admission. See individual museum web sites for details.

Always call ahead to doublecheck! The following information may change without notice.

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	Adler Planetarium January 4, 5, 10-14, 18, 19, 24-27 February 1, 2, 7-10, 15, 16, 22, 23, 28 March 1-3, 8, 9, 15, 16
	Art Institute Free Winter Weekdays: From January 3 through February 4, the museum is offering free admission, every weekday, all day long (late evenings included)! Target Free Thursday Evenings offer free admission February 10-May 26 from 5-8pm. Full free days are the first and second Wednesday of each month: June 1,8 July 6, 13 August 3, 10 September 7, 14 October 5, 12 November 2, 9 December 7, 14 Feb 10–May 26: Thursdays, 5-8 pm
	Brookfield Zoo January: Free Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. February: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
	Chicago Botanic Garden Always free.
	Chicago Children's Museum The first Sunday of every month is free admission for ages 15 and under. Kraft Free Family Night is every Thursday from 5-8pm, free admission for everyone.
	Chicago Cultural Center Always free.
	Chicago History Museum Free Mondays.
	DuSable Museum of African American History Free Sundays.
	Field Museum Free admission the 2nd Monday of each month, with additional free days throughout the year. January 3, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 24, 26 and 31 February 2, 3, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 17 March 14 April 11 May 9 June 7, 13
	John G. Shedd Aquarium Jan. 10, 11, 16-21, 24, 25 & 31 Feb. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 20-24, 28
	Museum of Contemporary Art Free on Tuesdays.
	Museum of Science and Industry January 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31 February 1, 8, 14, 15, 22 June 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 September 6-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
	National Museum of Mexican Art Always free.
	Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Thursdays are "suggested donation days."

The Kraft Great Kids initiative also includes the Museum Passport, through which adult residents of the City of Chicago may check out passes and take their immediate family members (up to 4) to visit 12 of Chicago's world-class Museums for free, with their valid Chicago Public Library card. Get more information by clicking here.