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While Springtime in Chicago brings daily chances of rain, there’s plenty to do inside. Here’s a look at free days at Chicago area-museums throughout the month of April.

As the weather cools down and autumn is in full swing, Chicagoans can enjoy a trip to a city museum free of charge.

Chicago has been at the center of comics for decades. Now there are two companion exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art Focusing on our city’s many cartoonists. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

The Museum of Contemporary Art is one of a dozen mid-sized museums in the country being recognized for its commitment to community and representing overlooked artists and their histories. Because of that, the MCA just received the largest foundation award in its history. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago announced that it will reopen July 24 with free admission through the end of August. After months of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the MCA will welcome the public back with new museum hours and restricted capacity to allow for social distancing. Starting next Friday, the museum will be open on Fridays…