Air Classic Inc. Museum of Aviation
Get up close and personal with an A-7E Corsair II Navy Attack Bomber, combat veteran from Desert Storm that flew from the deck of the USS John F. Kennedy. Be the pilot of a Huey helicopter of Viet Nam fame.
44W546 US Route 30
Sugar Grove IL, 60554-9886
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 3 pm
Admits one person (Senior, Adult or Child) free with one paid adult admission Saturday and Sunday only, plus 10% off in gift shop.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Located in Aurora's Old Central Fire Station, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum features a variety of hands-on exhibits about the history of firefighting, a children's discovery room, and the Hayloft Theater. Perfect for the whole family.
53 N. Broadway
Aurora Illinois, 60505
Hours: Thursday and Friday, Noon to 4pm. Saturday, 10am-4pm.
Buy one, get one free of equal or lesser value.
Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County
The Dunn Museum collects, preserves and interprets the material culture of Lake County, Illinois, and provides captivating educational experiences for visitors of all ages. Exhibitions offer a chronological walk through Lake County’s history from prehistoric times to the present and invites visitors to explore the land on which the history took place. The Dunn Museum is among only five percent of museums nationally to have earned accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, an industry mark of distinction. Operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves, the Dunn Museum is named for Bess Bower Dunn (1877–1959), Lake County’s first official historian.
1899 West Winchester Road
Libertyville Illinois, 60048
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm, Sundays 12–5 pm, Mondays Closed. Open until 8 pm on the first and third Thursdays of every month with free admission after 5 pm.
The MAP pass can be redeemed for two (2) general admission tickets. General admission: $6 adults, $3 seniors ages 62 and better, $3 youth ages 4–17 (limit 10 youth per adult), $3 students ages 18–25 (with proper identification), children ages 3 and under are free. Discount Tuesdays.
Bronzeville Children's Museum
First and only African American children's museum in the nation.
9301 South Stony Island Avenue
Chicago IL, 60617
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm (Hourly guided interactive tours for children ages 3-9. Tour hours are 10, 11, 12, 1, and last tour is at 2:00 pm)
Admits 2 (Buy one, get one free. Limit is two admissions per family)
Brookfield Zoo (Chicago Zoological Society)
A world leader in animal care, conservation, and education, Brookfield Zoo is celebrating 75 years of fun this year!
First Ave. and 31st St.
Brookfield IL, 60513
Hours: Open Daily 10 to 5.
Admits 2 (Passes are valid for Brookfield Zoo only and does not include parking or admission to any internal exhibits or attractions, such as Dolphin Show, Butterflies!, Children's Zoo, Temporary exhibits, Motor Safari, etc.)
Cantigny Park
In addition to vast formal gardens and picnic and camping grounds, Cantigny offers two history-rich museums: the Robert R. McCormick Museum and the Cantigny First Division Museum, fascinating for children and researchers alike.
1S151 Winfield Road
Wheaton IL, 60189
Hours: 10am - 5pm (May-October); 10am - 4pm (November-April): Closed November 22, 23, December 24, 25 and 31 and all of January.
Admits 1 vehicle - Limited to one car per use.
Cernan Earth and Space Center at Triton College
Explore the stars and planets visible in Earth’s night sky or travel to the edge of the Universe. From black holes to biodiversity, our dramatic programs take audiences of all ages on exciting voyages of discovery. Visit triton.edu/Cernan for schedules, previews, pricing, Star Store hours, laser shows, membership, and more.
2000 5th Ave North
River Grove Illinois, 60171
Hours: M-F 9:30 am to 4 pm; Saturday 6:30 to 9:30 pm; Sunday 1:30 to 4 pm – program schedule changes throughout the year. 52 weeks a year; visit www.triton.edu/Cernan for the most current schedule. Open some holidays but not all.
Purchase one planetarium ticket, get one adult or two children/senior planetarium tickets free.
Chicago Botanic Garden
With its world-renowned plant collections and displays, it is one of the country's most visited public gardens and preeminent center for learning and scientific research.
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe IL, 60022
Hours: 8 am - sunset, everyday. Extended hours early June - Labor Day 7 am to 9 pm. Christmas Eve - close at 3pm.
Admits 1 car at 50% off per pass
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
5100 Museum Drive
Oak Lawn IL, 60453
Hours: Tues - Sat: 9:30am to 5:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm to 5:00pm Evenings: 2nd and 4th Friday until 8:00pm CLOSED: Mondays, Major Holidays and September 8-12, 2014 for cleaning and maintenance
Pay for one adult and the child gets in free. If additional people are with you, each of them pay the regular admission price. Limit 1
Elgin History Museum
Housed in an 1856 landmark building and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The museum brings to life Elgin's rich heritage.
360 Park Street
Elgin IL, 60120
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 12-4 p.m. (Now open year-round!)
Admits 4
Elgin Public Museum
Offers exhibits and educational programs with natural history and cultural themes for families, school groups, scouts, clubs, organizations, homeschoolers, and anyone who wants to have fun while learning!
225 Grand Boulevard
Elgin IL, 60120
Hours: Spring, Fall, and Winter Hours: Sunday and Saturday, 12 to 4pm; Summer Hours (beginning May 26 thru Labor Day: Tuesday thru Sunday, 12 to 4pm, Closed month of January.
10% Discount on all museum store purchases
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference.
9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, Illinois 60076
Hours: Weekdays 10 AM – 5 PM, Thursday evenings until 8 PM, Weekends 10 AM – 5 PM
Admits: General Admission- Buy One get One free entry is from 10AM until one hour before the Museum closes.
Illinois Railway Museum
America’s largest railway museum, featuring many pieces of historic railway equipment on display, and regular operation on our demonstration railroad. Take a ride on one of our many restored trains and experience a museum in motion.
7000 Olson Rd (Mailing: PO Box 427)
Union IL, 60180
Hours: Check the website for current hours and programs.
2 free passes with the purchase of 2, or 1 free pass with the purchase of 1
KidsWork Children's Museum
KidsWork Children's Museum is a cultural institution that brings children, families, and the community together to engage in fun, hands-on interactive play so as to nurture life-long learning and discovery.
11 South White Street
Frankfort Illinois, 60423
Hours: Open Year Round Sept-May: T W Th F 9am-3pm Sat 9am-4pm Sun 11am-4pm June-Aug also M 9am-3pm
Buy one admission, get one free.
Legoland Discovery Center
Your passport to a LEGO® world of color, creativity and fun. Attractions include; Miniland, Jungle Expedition, Kingdom Quest Laser Ride, Merlin’s Apprentice Ride, LEGO Factory Tour, 4D Cinema, LEGO City Construction Site, Model Builder Workshop, Build and Test area and more! All attractions are included in general admission price. Recommended visit time: 1.5 – 3 hours.
601 N Martingale Rd #130
Schaumburg IL, 60173
Hours: Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 7pm (last ticket sold at 5pm) Mon – Fri 12pm – 7pm (last ticket sold at 5pm)
Admits one person (Senior, Adult or Child) free with one paid admission at the door. Individual Door Price Ticket: $20.00. Children 2 and under are free.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
People of all ages enjoy this exceptional museum dedicated to sharing with others the beauty of gemstones and promoting the study of earth science. The museum houses a large collection of Chinese jade and other hard-stone carvings. Other displays include animal dioramas, mineral specimens, gemstones and geologic phenomena. Browse through the unique gift shop. Free parking is available.
220 Cottage Hill Avenue
Elmhurst IL, 60126
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays
1/2 off admission passes for the entire family for General Museum Admission Only
Discount not available on Fridays.
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is one of only a handful of museums across the country that focuses exclusively on the art, history, and culture of Native American and First Nation peoples from throughout the United States and Canada. It promotes public understanding of cultural diversity through first voice perspectives.
3001 Central Street
Evanston IL, 60201
Hours: T, W, F, Sat. 10 AM to 5 PM; Th. 10 AM to 8 PM; Sun. Noon to 4 PM; Closed Mondays
Admits 2 free for regular museum admission
Naper Settlement
Naper Settlement is a nationally accredited outdoor museum located in downtown Naperville, Illinois. The museum maintains 30 historic buildings on a 12 acre site with over 50,000 objects. Museum staff and volunteers interpret life from the 19th century to today, while wearing period-correct costumes.
523 South Webster Street
Naperville Illinois, 60540
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am to 4pm; Sun 1pm to 4pm
1. Pass is valid on days general admission to Naper Settlement is offered, from April 1 – Oct 31, 2013 2. Pass allows a maximum of two people to receive free admission when purchasing 1 or more admission tickets 3. Pass is not valid for special events admittance or events sponsored on museum grounds by others with entry fee
Oriental Institute Museum
Presents informative and engaging exhibits and programs on ancient Egypt, Nubia, Israel, Iraq, Iran and Turkey. Come to the museum store, the Suq's holiday sale, December 1 - 9! Nonmembers receive 15% off and members receive 20% off entire store.
1155 E. 58th Street
Chicago IL, 60637
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM; Wednesday: 10 AM - 8:30 PM; Sunday: Noon - 6:00 PM; Closed Mondays, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
One free Kid's i-Pod tour of the Egyptian Gallery per pass. General admission is free (donation suggested).
Pleasant Home Foundation
Pleasant Home is a landmark prairie style house museum, designed in 1897 by George W. Maher. The home is one of the earliest and most distinguished examples of prairie school architecture. Pleasant Home is the only Maher building open to the public as a museum.
217 Home Avenue
Oak Park IL, 60302
Hours: Tours Thursday through Sunday 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm or by appointment. CLOSED: Major Holidays
Buy 1, Get 1 free Tour Admission
St. Charles Heritage Museum
Exhibits highlight early settlers, agriculture, industry, education, the Richard's Riot, millionaires and tourism in the Roaring Twenties.
215 E. Main Street
St. Charles IL, 60174
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm; Closed on Sunday and Monday
15% discount on visitors entire gift shop purchase with some exclusions.
Museum Adventure Pass