Free Museum Days are offered at select locations in Chicago during Democratic National Convention this week.
The promotions are part of the museums’ ongoing rotation of opportunities for visitors to visit free of charge.
Here is the list for the remaining two days of the DNC. (Reminder: Some Chicago Chicagos are always free, including the three listed at the bottom of this page.)
Illinois residents can visit the Art Institute for free from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 22nd.
Admission is always free for Illinois Pre-K to 12 teachers, teaching artists who work in schools, children under 14, Chicago teenagers and active members.
Art lovers can book their tickets for free, according to the Art Institute.
Illinois residents can visit the museum for free from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21st.
Interested must book tickets in advance. The museum said admission is always free for Illinois teachers.
Even if pre-booking tickets always required, the museum offers free admission every Wednesday, including August 21.
The museum is free on Wednesday, August 21 for Illinois residents. To visit for free, individuals must show residency. Tickets cannot be purchased online, they are only available at the venue.
Tickets to the Nature Museum are free on Thursday, August 22nd for Illinois residents. Residents can reserve theirs free tickets online or in person. Tickets are valid for individual tickets and are not available for group visit registrations.
Lincoln Park Zoo, National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and CultureNational Museum of Mexican Art
These museums are free year-round, including during the DNC.