Illinois Museums Offering Free Admission to Residents in March

Several museums in Illinois are offering residents free admission on select days in March.

Get ready to explore, learn, and have fun FOR FREE at these museums in Illinois and with Spring Break around the corner these dates might come in handy.

Adler Planetarium

You can visit the Adler Planetarium for free (Illinois residents only) on Wednesdays from 4 - 10 pm, March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. The Adler Planetarium is a public museum in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to astronomy and astrophysics

The Field Museum

One of the largest in the world, The Field Museum is located in Chicago, Illinois, and showcases the natural history of the world. Visit for free on March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.

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Shedd Aquarium

Learn about fish of all kinds, turtles, and the other 32,000 species that call Shedd Aquarium home. Free dates are March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Chicago History Museum

Learn about everything Chicago that you ever wanted to know at the Chicago History Museum. From Route 66 to the Great Chicago Fire, you can find everything about the Windy City here. Free dates include March 4th, 12th, and 27th.