Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver โ Registration required. After getting rowdy at Rockinโ Tots, stick around for an open sensory playtime! We will have different tactile and sensory experiences for young kids to learn and engage with together.
Geared for K-5 Join us for an hour of gaming! No registration required.
Explore a variety of construction-themed stations! Children of all ages with autism, neurodivergence & physical disabilities are invited to celebrate the start of Sensory Storytime at this event!
Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. Please register so we can ensure a comfortable sensory experience. (All ages)
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 creaturesโ all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, youโll need more...
Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....
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