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Griffin MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Illinois residents receive free General Admission* on these upcoming dates:

Month

Days

August 2026

24, 25, 26, 27, 31

September 2026

1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30

October 2026

5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 18

Schedule is subject to change.

*No further Chicago residency discounts apply. Limited to six children (under 18) admitted per one accompanying adult. (See chaperone ratios and policies for School-led Field Trips and Groups of 15+.) Giant Dome Theater films and certain special experiences are not included with General Admission, and require separate admission. (See Ticket Prices on Illinois Free Days and Parking.)

For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Date & Time: Aug 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Schedule: Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, until Oct 18, 2026
Venue: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 684-1414
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Cost: Free
Registration: Drop-in (no registration needed)

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