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Free things to do in Chicago
10 places with verified free entry · 2 free today
Museums
Free for someAdler PlanetariumIllinois Resident Discount Days: free Museum Entry for Illinois residents on listed 2026 dates
Free for someArt Institute of ChicagoFree for Illinois residents on the third Thursday of every month, 5-8pm
Free for someDuSable Black History Museum and Education CenterFree for active-duty military of all branches; Blue Star and Gold Star families
Free for someField Museum of Natural HistoryIllinois Free Wednesdays: free general admission for Illinois residents every Wednesday
Free for someGriffin Museum of Science and IndustryFree general admission for U.S. active-duty military and veterans
Free for someMuseum of Contemporary Art ChicagoFree for Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings, 5-9pm
