Savings on sightseeing for Illinois residents the remainder of fall! Illinois residents can present their ID or form of identification proving their residency to access free entry to listed Chicago museums. Read ahead to view the listed museums participating in offering free entry to Illinois residents. Visiting from out-of-state? You can still save on entry to these museums and other sightseeing activities, read below to learn how!
Shedd Aquarium
Free admission every Tuesday for Illinois residents from 5pm to 9pm.
Upcoming dates: November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and December 2nd, 9th, 16th.
Present form of ID verifying Illinois residency in-person, over the phone, or online as reservations are encourages.
For more details, please visit their website.
Field Museum
Free admission for Illinois residents on Wednesdays.
Upcoming dates: October 29th, November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, and so forth.
Present valid form of ID verifying Illinois residency in-person or online for your convenience.
For more details, please visit their website.
Adler Planetarium
Free admission every Wednesday for Illinois residents from 4pm to 10pm.
Upcoming dates: October 29th, November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, and so forth.
You will need a form of ID verifying Illinois residency and all tickets must be purchased online and in advance.
For more details, please visit their website.
Art Institute of Chicago
Free admission for Illinois residents is available from 11am to closing. The museum closes at 5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and 8pm on Thursdays.
Upcoming dates: Monday November 10th and the weekdays of December 1st through December 18th.
Resident status will be verified by zip code under the billing address or you can present form of ID at the admissions desks.
For more details, please visit their website.
Chicago Children’s Museum
Free admission is granted on Sundays to all children 17 and under. Active duty military, veterans, and Illinois teachers are admitted for free everyday with proof of status.
For more details, please visit their website.
Savings for Non-Illinois Residents
For those visiting Chicago and looking to save on sightseeing, all the discounts aren’t just for Illinois residents! The CityPASS allows entry to Chicago’s top attractions through one purchase made with smart savings! Choose between their 5-attraction or 3-attraction package. Your options of sightseeing include the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Skydeck Chicago, 360 Observation Deck, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Art Institute of Chicago, Adler Planetarium, or a Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour.
Our water taxi service is a great means of transportation to get around the city and to some of these attractions, with stops at Museum Campus, Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue and the Willis Tower. Refer to our Water Taxi page on our website to see our schedules and if we are operating.
Visit some of Chicago’s top attractions for free or at a discounted rate!
