Looking for something to do this April in Chicago?
Museums across Chicago are offering free admission days to Illinois residents as long as they show proof of residency.
Here’s a look at the different free admission days throughout the month.
Field Museum
- Free admission to Illinois residents on Wednesdays
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. daily
- To order a free admission ticket, guests are suggested to register online ahead of time.
Swedish American Museum
- Free admission to everyone on the second Tuesday of every month
- The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Guests interested in obtaining free admission should register online.
Museum of Science and Industry
- Next free day for Illinois residents is April 21
- Hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting on April 8
- The Museum of Science and Industry suggests guests looking to obtain a free admission ticket visit its website.
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
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- Free admission each day
- The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
- Free admission to Illinois residents, military and first responders on Wednesdays
- The museum is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays.
National Museum of Mexican Art
- Free entry each day
- The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Chicago History Museum
- Illinois residents receive free admission on April 10, April 18 and April 24
- The museum is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
- Guests hoping to secure free admission should register online.
Shedd Aquarium
- Free admission to Illinois residents on April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23 and April 30.
- The museum is open for free evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the designated Tuesday nights.
- Registering online ahead of time is encouraged.
