How To Enjoy Free Family Attractions In Chicago This Winter

There are a lot of fun attractions to visit in Illinois; unfortunately, many of them are expensive, but here are some that you can check out on a free day.

Free Days At Popular Attractions In Chicago

It's always good to keep the kids busy, especially in the wintertime. If you're working on a budget, here are some great places in and around Chicago where you can get in for free. Plus, the children can learn some things too.

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Here are some free days at popular attractions in Chicago for Illinois residents...

The Field Museum: Wednesdays 9am to 5pm.

Museum of Contemporary Art: Tuesdays 5pm to 9pm

Adler Planetarium: Wednesdays 4pm to 10pm

Peggy Notebaert Natural Museum: Thursdays

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center: Wednesdays

Lizzardo Museum of Lapidary Art: Wednesdays

Leather Archives and Museum: Thursdays

Swedish American Museum: Second Tuesday of the month

Richard H. Driehaus Museum: Wednesdays 4pm to 7pm

American Writers Museum: Third Sunday of the month

Illinois Holocaust Museum Experience 360: Last Wednesday of the month

National Museum of Mexican Art: Daily

Lincoln Park Zoo: Daily

Smart Museum of Art: Daily

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum: Daily

Hyde Park Art Center: Daily

Museum of Contemporary Photography: Daily

DePaul Art Museum: Daily

Garfield Park Conservatory: Daily

Lincoln Park Conservatory: Daily

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture: Daily

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia, and North Africa: Daily

National Veterans Art Museum: Daily

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According to Time Out...

Illinois Free Days are back, offering free admission to the city's world-class exhibitions for state residents on select days.

Word to the wise: Don’t forget your proof of residence.

While perks abound for Illinoisans, there are still options for out-of-towners to enjoy free admission year-round.