Celebrate free museum days in Illinois this year by taking advantage of one of the many museums across the state offering free admission. From modern art to aquariums, there is plenty to enjoy for families or individuals of all ages. Check out a few museums below offering free admission days in February:
- Adler Planetarium, Chicago - every Wednesday from 4 to 10 p.m.
- Art Institute Of Chicago, Michigan Avenue Entrance - 111 S. Michigan Ave. – Loop, Chicago - weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays). To receive free admission tickets, Illinois residents must reserve them online in advance.
- Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe – Feb. 4 – 9, 19. Pre-registration required.
- Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago – Feb. 29
- Chicago History Museum, Chicago – Feb. 19
- Shedd Aquarium, Chicago - every Saturday, Sunday and Monday throughout the month
- Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Skokie – Feb. 23
You can also enjoy a number of museums that are free all month long:
- Livingston County War Museum, Pontiac
- Northwest Territory Historic Center, Dixon
- Illinois State Military Museum, Springfield
- Karpeles Manuscript Library and Museum, Rock Island
- Ottowa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum, Ottowa
- The American Toby Jug Museum, Evanston
- Arcadia: America's Playable Arcade Museum, McLean
- DePaul Art Museum, Chicago
For a full list of free museums in Illinois, visit here.
