Illinois Free Days 2025
Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates:
| Month | Dates |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 12, 19 |
| August 2025 | 18, 19, 25, 26 |
| September 2025 | 2-4, 7-10, 14-17, 22-24, 29, 30 |
| October 2025 | 1, 6-8, 14, 15 |
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Schedule is subject to change.
1 No further Chicago residency discounts apply. Limited to six children (under 18) admitted per one accompanying adult. (See chaperone ratios and policies for School-led Field Trips and Groups of 15+.) Giant Dome Theater films and certain special experiences are not included in Museum Entry, and require separate admission. (See Ticket Prices on Illinois Free Days and Parking.)
Ticket Prices on Illinois Free Days
| Ticket | Adult | Child (3-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Entry | Free* | Free* |
| Coal Mine tour Giant Dome Theater | $12 | $9 |
| U-505 On-board Tour | $18 | $14 |
| Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition (through February 8, 2026) | $22 Fri-Sun + holidays $18 Mon-Thu (except holidays) VIP Pass: +$10 | $16 Fri-Sun + holidays $14 Mon-Thu (except holidays) VIP Pass: +$10 |
* Free for Illinois residents on select dates. No further Chicago residency discounts apply toward Illinois Free Day prices.