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Are you looking for something fun and free to do this month?

Museums across the state are offering free admission to Illinois residents.

As long as you show proof of residency, you get free admission!

Here is a list of free admission days throughout the month.

  • Field Museum, Chicago
    • Free admission to Illinois residents on Wednesdays
    • Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
    • Register online ahead of time for a free admission ticket
  • Livingston County War Museum, Pontiac
  • Swedish American Museum, Chicago
    • Free admission to all on the second Tuesday of every month
    • Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
    • Register online to obtain free admission
  • Northwest Territory Historic Center, Dixon
    • Free admission
    • Open Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
    • Next free admission day for Illinois residents is April 21
    • Starting April 8, hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Obtain a free admission ticket via their website
  • Illinois State Museum, Springfield
    • Free admission
    • Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, Chicago
    • Free admission every day
    • Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday
  • Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum, Chicago
  • The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Chicago
  • Arcadia: America’s Playable Arcade Museum, McLean
    • No admission fee
    • Open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10.a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago
  • Chicago History Museum, Chicago
    • Illinois residents: free admission April 10, 18, and 24
    • Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
    • Register online for free admission
  • Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
    • Free admission to IL residents April 9, 16, 23, 30
    • Open for free evenings 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on designated Tuesday nights
    • Register online

Consider attending one of these museums for a free learning experience this April!