Chicago happens to have some of the greatest museums in the country. What’s more, on certain days, they are absolutely free. Here are 11 you should mark on your calendars this season.

3. Art Institute of Chicago Children under 14, Chicago teens ages 14-18, K-12 teachers, Link and WIC cardholders, and active-duty military are always free. All Illinois residents can get in free ...

The Chicago Children's Museum will hold a free family day on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free day coincides with the return of the museum's fan-favorite exhibit, Zoom Room. More ...

6 through March 14. To receive free admission tickets, Illinois residents must reserve online in advance, the museum notes. The Chicago History Museum will also offer free entry to Illinois ...

critics and columnists in American Writers Museum in Chicago. Free the third Sunday of the month. Visit americanwritersmuseum.org. Current exhibits: “Level Up: Writers & Gamers,” “A Nation ...

A membership to the Art Institute of Chicago starts at $115 per year, with benefits including free admission, access to special programs and museum hours, and parking discounts. Set on 235 acres ...

The traveling program, which hosts lessons about antisemitism and prejudice, is making a stop in Aurora Sunday.

The Chicago area offers so much family fun ranging from amazing museums, thrill-seeking attractions and unique desserts. But when going out with kids, we know some of these excursions can get really ...

Infants, veterans and active military members can enter for free. To save on admission, consider purchasing a Go City Chicago pass, which covers entry to Chicago Children’s Museum, among other ...