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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- Through Friday, May 24: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 25: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 26: 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Through Friday, May 24: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 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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Jr. Science Cafés: Paws, Claws and Science!
Join us for hands-on projects, student discussions, live science experiences and more!
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Building a Century of Progress
Revisit the memorable architectural and visual design of Chicago's 1933 World's Fair.
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Exploring the White City
Tim Samuelson and Lisa M. Snyder present a virtual tour of the 1893 Columbian Exposition.
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