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Free museums in Chicago

Adler Planetarium

Residents free 52 Illinois Resident Discount Days per year (listed dates)Not yet reviewed

Before you go

Admission
Illinois residents get free Museum Entry on listed Illinois Resident Discount Days with proof of residency (zip code as promo code online, or valid Illinois ID). Dome shows cost extra.
Next free dates
Nov 9, 2026, Nov 10, 2026, Nov 16, 2026, Nov 17, 2026, Nov 18, 2026, Dec 7, 2026, Dec 8, 2026, Dec 9, 2026
Booking
Required
Parking
Not listed on the museum's page

Where this comes from

We read the museum's admission page on Nov 1, 2026. Museums change their rules, so look there before you leave home.