Illinois Resident Free Admission Days

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We are pleased to offer Free Days throughout the year for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free basic admission during these Illinois Resident Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their free tickets online or in person. Please note, free Illinois Resident Day tickets apply to individual tickets only, and are not available for group visit registrations. Limited space is available for group visits on Free Illinois Resident Days, and groups must be registered in advance and pay a discounted group admission rate. Please click here for more information about group visits. Our current list of Free Days for 2026 can be found below. Please note, dates are subject to change. Please check our ticketing site or with our Front Desk team to confirm. 2026 Free Days for Illinois Residents: January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 9-11 June 1-3 June 22-24 July 20-22 August 24-26 September 8-11 September 14-18 September 21-25 September 28-October 2 October 5-9 November 2-4 November 30-December 2 December 7-8   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.