It’s shaping up for a big week for free days at Chicago museums from November 28-December 4, 2011 including the Shedd Aquarium on November 28-29 and the Field Museum on the 28-29 and December 4! as well as many more, so be sure to mark your calendars for these terrific museums. Check individual museums’ websites for details. There are lots of free things to do in Chicago in in the holiday season, including taking in one of our free museums!
Are you visiting Chicago or just a local looking for some free attractions or free museums? (Did you know only Illinois residents qualify for free admission – click link at bottom for more info). Out-of-state visitors may continue to take advantage of great discounted admission offers that include special prices for seniors, children, educators, active-duty military personnel, museum members and others.
CLICK AT BOTTOM FOR LINKS TO ALL MUSEUMS
Charnley-Persky House Museum – Free noon tours on November 30
Chicago Children’s Museum – Every Thursday, 5 – 8 pm in November/December and First Sunday of each month for children 15 & under – (December 4)
Clarke House Museum – CHICAGO’S OLDEST HOUSE – November 30
DuSable Museum of African American Art – December 4
Field Museum November 28 – 29, Dec 4
Glessner House Museum: – November 30
Jane Addams Hull House Museum – Free every day
Loyola University Museum of Art – November 29
Museum of Contemporary Art – November 29
Museum of Science and Industry – None this month
Museum of Surgical Science – Tuesdays in November
The National Museum of Mexican Art – Free Tuesdays to Sundays
Notebaert Nature Museum – None this week
Shedd Aquarium – November 28-29
Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago – Free every day
Swedish American Museum – None this week
