2013 Illinois Free Day ScheduleIllinois residents receive free general admission1 on the following dates: | |
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| January 2013 | 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 |
1 On Illinois Free Days, general admission is free for all Illinois residents who show valid proof of residency. No further Chicago residency discounts apply on Illinois Free Days. Omnimax films, Coal Mine, the optional U-505 onboard tour, and certain temporary exhibits are not included in general admission, and require separate admission. See Ticket Prices on Illinois Free Days and Parking.
Ticket Prices on Free DaysFor Illinois residents1 on Illinois Free Days. | Adult | Senior | Child |
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| General Admission | free | free | free |
| Coal Mine | $8 | $8 | $6 |
| Omnimax | $8 | $7 | $6 |
| U-505 Submarine: Optional On-board Tour | $8 | $8 | $6 |
| U-505 Submarine: Exhibit | free | free | free |
| WOW! Tour | $8 | $8 | $6 |
| ANIMAL INSIDE OUT | $12 | $12 | $8 |
1 With valid proof of Illinois residency. No further Chicago residency discounts apply on Illinois Free Day prices.
- Museum Hours
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
- Happening Now
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Animal Inside Out
A stunning look inside the animal kingdom from the creators of BODY WORLDS.
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Space Junk
A visually stunning exploration of our planet's perilous ring of orbiting debris.
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Air Racers
Ride along as elite pilots fight for position, wingtip-to-wingtip, in the fastest motor sport.
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- Coming Soon
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Inventive Genius Lecture: Empires of Light
Jill Jonnes discusses the electric clashes between Edison, Tesla and Westinghouse.
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The Wooded Isle and Gardens of the World's Fair
Cathy Maloney discusses the gardens of the World's Fairs and tours the Wooded Isle.
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The Wooded Isle and Gardens of the World's Fair
Cathy Maloney returns to discuss World's Fair gardens and tour the Wooded Isle.
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