2010 Free Day ScheduleGeneral admission1 is free on the following dates: | |
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| January | 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 |
| February | 8 14 |
| March | 18 |
| April | 19 20 21 22 23 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 7 8 9 10 11 |
| August | 30 |
| September | 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 20 21 27 28 |
| October | 4 5 6 |
| November | 11 |
| December | 6 |
1 Omnimax films, the optional U-505 onboard tour, and certain temporary exhibits are not included in general admission, and require separate admission. See Ticket Prices on Free Days and Parking.
Ticket Prices on Free Days | Adult | Senior | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | free | free | free |
| Omnimax | $8.00 | $7.00 | $6.00 |
| Smart Home: Green + Wired | $10.00 | $10.00 | $5.00 |
| U-505 Submarine: Optional On-board Tour | $8.00 | $8.00 | $6.00 |
| U-505 Submarine: Exhibit | free | free | free |
Chicago residency discounts do not apply to Free Day prices.
- Museum Hours
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- extended hours through April 11:
Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- extended hours through April 11:
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Science Storms
Feel the physics and consider the chemistry of natural phenomena like tornados and avalanches.
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
Chicago's greenest home re-opens with a fresh look and new technology.
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Hubble
Take an unprecedented voyage through distant galaxies with the first space-based observatory.
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Discoveries ... Member Travel: France
Members can explore culture, science and advanced technology in Paris and Toulouse.
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The Science and Technology of Stormchasing
Head into the eye of the storm with a scientist who knows the territory.
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