Free museum admission days are being offered at select Chicago venues during the Democratic National Convention this week.
These promotions are part of the ongoing rotation of opportunities museums offer visitors to visit for free.
Here’s the list of the two remaining days of the DNC. (Reminder: some Chicago Chicagos are still free, including the three listed at the bottom of this page.)
Illinois residents can visit the Art Institute for free from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 22.
Admission is always free for Illinois K-12 teachers, teaching artists working in schools, children under 14, Chicago teens, and active duty service members.
Art lovers can reserve tickets for free, according to the Art Institute.
Illinois residents can visit the museum for free from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21.
Interested parties should reserve tickets in advance. The museum said admission is still free for Illinois teachers.
Although advance ticket reservations are still required, the museum offers free admission every Wednesday, including August 21.
The museum is free on Wednesday, August 21 for Illinois residents. To be eligible for free admission, individuals must provide proof of residency. Tickets cannot be purchased online; they are available on-site only.
Tickets to the Nature Museum are free on Thursday, August 22 for Illinois residents. Residents can reserve their free tickets online or in person. Tickets apply to individual tickets and are not available for group tour registrations.
Lincoln Park Zoo, National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and CultureNational Museum of Mexican Art
These museums are free all year round, including during the DNC.
