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The Art Institute of Chicago Submitted by: ADMIN
One of the country's largest and oldest art museums, holding major collections spanning ancient to contemporary art, including Impressionist and American masterworks.
Free for IL residents on a seasonal schedule: winter weekdays, Third Thursday evenings, and summer Thursday evenings. Check website for current dates, residency verified via billing zip code at booking. IL teachers and homeschool parents can also get a separate free-admission voucher. Museums for All participant: LINK/WIC cardholders and household get free general admission plus ticketed special exhibits, no residency requirement for this program.
Tinker Swiss Cottage Submitted by: ADMIN
A 19th-century Swiss-style cottage built as a private residence, now a historic house museum with period rooms and gardens overlooking Kent Creek.
Donation Days for IL residents on a recurring pattern (weekdays in late winter/spring, select summer dates). Check website for current schedule, pay-what-you-wish replaces standard admission. Site currently flags a fundraising/repair situation that could affect hours, worth confirming before visiting.