National Fossil Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesMeet scientists, see rarely displayed items, and take part in hands-on activities!
Included in general admission
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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesWednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United StatesDuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMTโs....
Free
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by...
Free
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe are pleased to offer weekly Donation Daysโevery Thursday the museum is openโfor Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a...
Donations appreciated
Drop-By Fall Crafts
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesDrop by our craft table to take part in a fun fall craft! Create your own fall-themed clothespin out of felt! No registration required. This activity is included with admission.
Included in general admission
Night at the Museum: Halloween Party
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesThereโs more to explore after dark at the DuPage County Historical Museum. Join us for Night at the Museum, a family-friendly Halloween celebration hosted by the DuPage County Historical Museum...
$18
Wonder Works for Everyone
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesDuring Wonder Works for Everyone play sessions, the museum opens an hour hourly for an accessible and inclusive environment. Each Wonder Works for Everyone session requires pre-registration for a limited...
Included in general admission
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