Winter, spring, summer fall -- no matter the time of year, visiting one of Chicago's famous museums is a fan favorite thing to do among residents and visitors.
Here's a list of upcoming free days at museums across Chicago.
Adler Planetarium
Free for Illinois residents on Wednesdays after 4 p.m.
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Art Institute of Chicago
Free for Illinois residents Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays through Mar. 24
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The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Free admission for Illinois residents on Wednesdays. The museum also offers free admission to all military personnel and first responders
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Field Museum
February: Free for Illinois residents on Feb. 20, 21, 28
March: Free for Illinois residents on Mar. 7, 14
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Free admission for Illinois residents on Tuesdays.
The MCA also offers free admission for Illinois teachers, visitors with disabilities and their caretakers, active-duty military, police and fire department personnel, and veterans.
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Museum of Science and Industry
February: Free for Illinois residents on Feb. 16, 21
March: 1, 6, 14
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Shedd Aquarium
February: Free for Illinois residents on Feb. 16 21 22, 23, 28
March: 1, 2
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