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Free Museum Days Are Back For Illinois Residents This Fall. Here’s When To Visit

With proof of residency, Illinois residents can visit some of the city’s most famous museums for free this fall. 

Citywide

Museum Of Science And Industry Workers Ask Bosses Not To Interfere With Unionizing Effort

Dozens of employees have announced their intent to unionize at the museum. It's the latest site of union organizing among Chicago's cultural institutions.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Art Institute, Museum Of Science And Industry Reopening This Week

The museums require people to get tickets in advance before they open this week.

Downtown

Museum Of Science And Industry Reopening Aug. 1

Visitors can reserve free tickets for Aug. 1-14.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Museum Of Science & Industry Using 3D Printers To Make Masks, Face Shields For Health Care Workers

More than 100 shield holders and about 50 mask holders have been made so far using the printers from the museum's Fab Lab. "We’re not going to stop once [the pandemic starts] to slow," director of science Manny Juarez said.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Uber Throws Party For Drivers — And It Was A Huge ‘Unorganized Catastrophe,’ Upset Workers Say

Uber said it was thankful for drivers who attended, "however, hundreds more than RSVP’d came and we had to close admission to the event for everyone’s safety ... ."

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

The U-505 Submarine Was Captured 75 Years Ago, And You Can Tour It At The Museum of Science and Industry

The commemoration will be on one of the museum’s free days this summer, and you can also take a tour of the submarine for free.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Planning Out Your Summer? Here Are The Free Days At Chicago Museums

Many museums offer free admission days with a valid ID or proof of residency.

Downtown