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Museums and Activities
The following information is provided for informational purposes only.
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Adler Planetarium
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February: 1, 7-11, 15, 16, 22, 23, 28
March: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16
You can complete your Adler experience with the Discount Adler Pass, which includes two shows and the Atwood Experience.
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| Adults | $17 | Child (ages 3-11)
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Volunteer Open Houses
Interested in volunteering at the Adler but still have questions?
Attend an upcoming Volunteer Open House and learn more about the
opportunities available at the Adler, how the volunteer program works
and how to get started on the process of joining the Adler volunteer
team.
Thursday, February 17, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 26, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 26, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Please register here in advance for an Adler Volunteer Open House! | Gallery Guides
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Art Institute of Chicago
| Families can visit the Art Institute for free with the Kraft Great Kids Passport (maximum of 2 adults and 4 people total) from the Chicago Public Library. Passports are valid for general admission including all special exhibitions.
***Always Free: Children under 14,
Illinois teachers and school groups,
Active military,
employees of Chicago Police & Fire Dept.'s
Chicago Resident Admission
Chicago residents receive a $2 discount on admission in recognition
of the significant support given to the museum through local property
taxes. A valid photo ID with a resident address is required. Discount
only available at museum admission desks.
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| Brookfield Zoo | - Free Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays (through February) are currently FREE days for zoo general admission. (Note: While admission is free on these days, normal internal attraction fees still apply, including Dolphin Presentations.
Car/Van parking: $9.00* | Exhibit & Animal Guide
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The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
| Adults – $9
Students and Seniors age 60+ – $7
Children ages 3-12 – $6
Children under 3 – Free
Thursdays are suggested donation days*
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Chicago Botanic Garden
| | ADMISSION |
Admission is free |
| PARKING FEES |
$20 per car
$7 for senior citizens on Tuesdays
$25 per van
$60 per limousine, minibus, bus & RV |
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Chicago Chamber Musicians
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Chicago Children's Museum
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Target Free First Sundays
First Sunday of every month: Free admission for ages 15
and under.
Kraft Free Family Night
Thursday evenings: 5-8pm
Free admission for everyone.
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Chicago Historical Society
| Free on Mondays
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DuSable Museum of African American History
| Free Sundays
Admission is FREE to all on each Sunday of the year. We also offer free admission rates (on school days) to all Chicago Public School students. | Lesson Plans & Resources
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The Field Museum
| 2011 Target Free Second Monday dates are:
January 10th
February 14th
March 14th
Target Free Second Monday hours are 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM
Other
regularly scheduled FREE Basic Admission Days in 2010:
January: 3rd, 11th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 31st
February: 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 17th
April: 11th
May: 9th
June: 7th, 13th
July: 11th
August: 8th, 29th, 31st
September: 1st, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 29th
October: 3rd, 5th, 6th, 10th, 24th, 25th
November: 2nd, 7th, 14th, 21st
December: 1st, 5th, 6th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 20th, 22nd
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Garfield Park Conservatory
| Free admission, parking, & some workshops.
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The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
| Opening Feb. 12, 2010!
Free admission
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| Jane Adams Hull-House Museum | Admission is Free
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Lincoln Park Zoo
| Admission is Free
| Educational Loan Kits
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