Free Museum Days are here in Chicago and serve as the perfect opportunity to explore a plethora of exhibits with family and friends. Museums across the City are currently offering free museum days for Illinois residents and tickets are only available to Illinois residents, proof of residency is required. Below you will find a few of the museum schedules for Free Days, to explore other museum exhibits, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, or the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center be sure to visit their homepage.

Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is offering several upcoming free days for Illinois residents in January and February. With a valid ID or proof of residency, Illinoisans can access all the aquarium’s exhibits on:

• Thursday, Jan. 12 & Friday, Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Saturday, Jan. 14 & Sunday, Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• Monday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (MLK Day)

• February every week starting Feb. 7 from Tuesday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Advanced reservations for free days are required and can be made online at www.sheddaquarium.org.

Field Museum
Field Museum is offering several free days for Illinois residents this month and February. Illinois residents must show proof of residency, valid ID is required.

• January 24th, 25th, 31st

• February 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, and 20th

Reservations for free days are required and can be made at www.fieldmuseum.org

Art Institute Chicago
Explore the exhibitions at the Art Institute Chicago during Free Days at the Museums. Proof of Illinois residency is required.

• Mondays, Thursday, Fridays: through March 24th

Reservations are required and can be made at www.sales.artic.edu/admissions

Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum is offering Free Days throughout the month of January and February. Proof of Illinois residency is required.

• January 19th, 20th, 24th-27th, 31st

• February 1st-3rd, 7th-1-th, 14th-17th, 20th-24th, 28th

Reservations are required for tickets. For more information, visit www.chicagohistory.org.