Illinois Resident Free Days
Illinois Free Day ticketing
Illinois residents receive free General Admission* on select dates throughout the year. Use the form below to enter Illinois Free Day ticketing. Please enter your residential ZIP code below. Be prepared to show proof of residency at the Museum.
Illinois Free Day schedule
Illinois residents receive free General Admission* on these upcoming dates:
| Month | Days |
| June 2026 | 4, 19 |
| August 2026 | 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 |
| September 2026 | 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
| October 2026 | 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 18 |
Schedule is subject to change.
*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 with General Admission, and require separate admission. (See Ticket Prices on Illinois Free Days and Parking.)