Lava Island

Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more than just a day to see it all. But don’t worry; for Illinois Residents, every Wednesday in January is free.  Tickets for Free Wednesdays are only available to Illinois residents on-site and cannot be reserved in advance. Please ask a Visitor Services staff member for the special offer and show your Illinois proof of residency. You cannot take advantage of Free Days when buying tickets online. In accordance with the City of Chicago’s updated guidelines, the Field Museum no longer requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or masks for museum visitors. However, we strongly encourage all of our guests to wear masks while in the building.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Chicago-Area Museum Free Days.
Date & Time: Jan 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Schedule: weekly on Wednesday, starting from 1/7/26, until 3/28/26
Venue: Field Museum
1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 60605
312-922-9410
Cost: Free
Registration: Drop-in (no registration needed)