The best places in Chicago to be indoors
The weather is getting cooler, so your days of laying out and get a tan on the beach are over. Fall is the perfect time to spend a day at a museum, and visiting a museum is a great way to spend time with friends or family. It’s also a great way to get inspired and learn new things. Lucky for us, Chicago is full of unique museums and they’re granting free admission on “Illinois Resident Discount Days” this fall. As long as you have a valid Illinois ID, your general admission is free! We’ve also included the museums that offer free admission on certain days all year ’round.
Happy exploring!
Adler Planetarium
- September 12 – 16
- October 10 (Columbus Day)
- November 11 (Veterans Day)
- December 3 – 9
- Every Thursday from 5pm – 8pm throughout the year
- Every Thursday evening from 5pm – 8pm
- October 10 – 12
DuSable Museum of African American History
- Every Sunday
- September 10, 17, 18, 19
- October 2, 16, 30, 31
- November 27
- December 3, 4, 18
- Tuesdays
- Discounted admission every Wednesday
- September 6 – 9, 12 – 16, 19 – 23, 26 – 30
- October 4 – 6
- November 3, 10
- December 1
National Museum of Mexican Art
- Free admission daily
- Thursdays (donations are suggested)
- September 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
- October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
- November 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
- Second Tuesday of every month
Which museum are you excited to visit? Let us know below!
