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.

Free to visit and located in the last surviving building of the former Jane Addams Homes, the new Chicago museum is filled with the stuff of real residents’ lives.

Looking for something to do this April in Chicago? Museums across Chicago are offering free admission days to Illinoisians as long as they show proof of residency. Stream NBC 5 for free ...

Spring is the perfect time to explore the city's famous museums ... Buy tickets here. 220 E. Chicago Ave. Illinois residents can visit the museum for free every Tuesday from 5-9 p.m. Admission ...

Consider purchasing a Chicago CityPASS or a Go City ... Many of the city's top Segway tours also make a point to glide by the museum. Check out The Field Museum's website to learn more about ...

we are still living in a segregated world with a growing racial wealth gap," according to the National Public Housing Museum, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) ...

WorldAtlas ranks the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum among the best museums in Illinois. The Lincoln Home offers visitors a glimpse into ...

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Boasting a variety of museums, eateries, parks and avenues to explore, Chicago has plenty to see. For a low-energy, fast-paced introduction to the city's top sights, take a Segway tour.