Shedd, Field Museum and more – NBC Chicago

Dozens of free days for 2023 are coming at some of Chicago’s most iconic museums, including the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum.

However, you will need to be an Illinois resident to take advantage of the offer.

Hangar Aquarium

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until September and October.

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Adler Planetarium

Free for Illinois residents Wednesday after 4 p.m.

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Institute of Arts from Chicago

Free for Illinois residents on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from November 27 to December 22.

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The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Free admission for Illinois residents on Wednesdays. The museum also offers free admission to all military and first responders.

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Field Museum

October: Free for Illinois residents October 3, 9, 10, 17, 24 and 31

November: Free for Illinois residents November 7, 10, 14 and 28

December: Free for Illinois residents on December 5 and 12

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Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art

Free admission for Illinois residents on Tuesday.

The MCA also offers free admission to Illinois teachers, visitors with disabilities and their caregivers, active duty military, police and fire personnel, and veterans.

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Museum of Science and Industry

October: Free for Illinois residents October 5, 6 and 9

November: Free for Illinois residents November 1 and 8

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Chicago Museums, Attractions Always Free

Additionally, Bank of America cardholders can receive free general admission to the following museums during the first full weekend of each month, the company says:

• Adler Planetarium
• Art Institute of Chicago
• Chicago History Museum
• DuSable Museum of African American History
• Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center (Skokie)
• Museum of Modern Art
• Chicago Museum of Science and Industry (Sundays only)
• The Morton Arboretum (Lisle)

According to a release, “Cardholders may present a Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card and a photo ID to receive free general admission to any any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month.”