Museums

Shed Aquarium

Free general admission 2013 days for Illinois residents.
January: 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29
February: 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26
March: 4, 5,11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Visitors who present a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch ATM, credit or debit card, along with photo identification, will receive one free mini-pass admission on the first full weekend of each month

2013 Bank of America’s Museums on Us weekends are:
Jan 5-6, Feb. 2-3, March 2-3, April 6-7, May 4-5, June 1-2, July 6-7, Aug. 3-4,
Sept. 7-8, Oct. 5-6, Nov. 2-3, Dec. 7-8.

Residents of the city of Chicago receive a $3 discount on admission every day, except Illinois Resident Discount Days. Must present valid ID.

Senior (65+) receive a $3 discount on admission every day, except Illinois Resident Discount Days.

Learn more about other Shed Aquarium Discounts via Shedd Aquarium – Chicago | Plan a Visit | Discounts.

The Field Museum

Illinois residents can enjoy complimentary basic admission during The Field Museum Discount Days.

2013 Discount Days are:
February 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28

On discount days, Illinois residents may upgrade to see one of the special exhibitions for $11 or purchase the All-Access Pass for $18.

Senior Admission Rates (65 years +):
Basic Admission: $12
Discovery Pass: $19
All-Access Pass: $25
1 Year Membership: $70 for 1 year/ $130 for 2 years

Find more information via Field Museum Discount Days | The Field Museum.

Art Institute of Chicago

Illinois residents can enjoy Free admission to the Art Institute of Chicago on the following days:

January: every weekday through Feb 13th
February: Beginning Feb 14th, 2013 admissions is Free to Illinois residents every Thursday from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
March: 7, 14

Senior (65+) Admission Prices:
General – $17
Chicago Residents – $12
Illinois Residents – $14

Museum of Science & Industry

Free general admission 2013 days for Illinois residents.
January: 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31
February: 6, 13, 20, 27
March 4
April 22
May 6
June: 3-7, 10
September: 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30
October: 1, 2
November 4
December 9

Senior Admission (65+): Chicago Resident -$14
General Admission for Seniors (65+) $17

Museum of Contemporary Art

Free general admission every Tuesday, year round for Illinois residents.
February: 5, 12, 19, 26
March: 5, 12, 19, 26
April: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May: 7, 14, 21, 28
June:  4, 11, 18, 25
July: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August: 6, 13, 20, 27
September: 3, 10, 17, 24
October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19, 26
December: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Senior Citizens: $7

Learn more about the Museum of Contemporary art via MCA Chicago.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Illinois residents can enjoy Free general admission on the following days:

January: 5, 12, 19 & 26
February: 2, 9, 16 & 23
March: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
April: 5, 12, 19 & 26

Thursdays are suggested donation days for Illinois Residents

Senior discount rate: (age 60+): $7

Learn more about the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

Chicago History Museum

Free general admission 2013 days for Illinois residents

February 4, 28
March 4Senior Admission(65+): $12

There are various senior membership options via Chicago History Museum | Membership.

Swedish American Museum

Free general admission days in 2013 are the second Tuesday of every month for all visitors:
February:  12
March: 12
April:  9
May: 14
June:  11
July: 9
August:  13
September: 10
October:  8
November: 12
December: 10

Senior Admission: $3

Senior Memberships are available.
Senior: $15
Senior Couple: $25

Glessner House or Clarke House Museum

Wednesday is the FREE Day and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance reservations are not accepted.

February: 6, 13, 20, 27
March: 6, 13, 20, 27
April: 3, 10, 17, 24
May: 8, 15, 22, 29
June:  5, 12, 19, 26
July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August: 7, 14, 21, 28
September: 4, 11, 18, 25
October: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November: 6, 13, 20, 27
December: 4, 11, 18

Senior Admission: $9

Visit Clark House Museum page with the City of Chicago for more information.

Loyola University Museum of Art

FREE for all visitors on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

February: 5, 12, 19, 26
March: 5, 12, 19, 26
April: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May: 7, 14, 21, 28
June:  4, 11, 18, 25
July: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August: 6, 13, 20, 27
September: 3, 10, 17, 24
October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19, 26
December: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Senior Admission (65+): $6

Learn more about Loyola University Museum of Art.

Charnley-Persky House

FREE guided tours are offered every Wednesday at 12 Noon.  Tours are limited to 15 guests, first-come, first-served.

Senior Admission (65+): $8