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Chicago museums have provided city-goers the opportunity to visit for free on certain days throughout the summer, and it's not over yet.
Popular spots such as Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum and more continue to offer free visit days throughout the month of August.
Also, keep in mind: Lincoln Park Zoo is always free.
Here is a full list of the free days in August.
Art Institute Chicago
Illinois residents can visit the Art Institute for free on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. until Sept. 26.
Admission is always free for Illinois Pre-K to 12 teachers, teaching artists working in schools, kids under 14, Chicago teens and active-duty members.
Art-lovers can reserve their tickets for free, according to the Art Institute.
Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium allows Illinois residents to visit the museum for free every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Interested parties must reserve tickets in advance.
The museum said admission is always free for Illinois teachers.
Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum has one day of free admission for residents in August. On Aug. 28, head to the museum to see all of the historic exhibits the museum has to offer.
According to officials, the museum is always free admission for active duty Chicago police and firefighters, as well as for Illinois teachers, residents under 18 and all children under 12.
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Although pre-booking tickets is always required, the museum offers free admission every Wednesday.
Field Museum
A press release from the museum stated that admission to the museum will be free every Wednesday throughout 2024 for Illinois residents.
To visit for free, individuals must provide proof of residency. Tickets are not able to be purchased online, they are only available on site.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Free entry for Illinois residents will be available on Aug. 19, 20, 26 and 27. A full list of free dates for the coming months can be found here. Reserving tickets in advance is available.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Illinois residents can visit the Museum of Contemporary Art for free every Tuesday. The museum is always free for visitors under the age of 18. The museum also has a pay-what-you-can policy.
Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd Aquarium offers free admission from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 13, 20 and 27. For ticket reservations made online, there is a $5 convenience fee. For ticket reservations made over the phone, there is no fee.
More information can be found here.