@chicagomomexplores: 🍁 FREE MUSEUM DAYS IN CHICAGO & THE SUBURBS! 🦖🐬🦋 Looking for free family activities this November? Here are 15 museums and cultural attractions offering free admission dates or year-round free entry! Save both flyers and check the details below before visiting. 🍂 NOVEMBER 2026 FREE ADMISSION DATES 🦖 FIELD MUSEUM 📅 Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25 Free for Illinois residents. Bring proof of residency. Special exhibits cost extra. 🐬 SHEDD AQUARIUM 📅 Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 5–9 PM Free for Illinois residents. Last entry at 7 PM. Online reservations have a $5 fee per order. Phone: 312-939-2438. 🪐 ADLER PLANETARIUM 📅 Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17 & 18 Free for Illinois residents on designated dates. Check available admission times and reservations. 🏛️ CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM 📅 Nov. 11 & 19 Free Illinois resident admission dates. Illinois residents ages 18 and younger enter free year-round. 🌸 CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN 📅 Nov. 2–6, 9 & 11 Free admission for Illinois residents. Advance tickets required. Parking and special events cost extra. 🦋 PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM 📅 Nov. 2–4 & 30 Check free admission eligibility. Butterfly Haven costs an additional $5. 🎨 MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 📅 Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 5–9 PM Free Tuesday evenings for Illinois residents. Ages 18 and younger enter free year-round. 🏛️ DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM 📅 Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25 Free admission every Wednesday. 🇸🇪 SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM 📅 Nov. 10 ⭐ Additional free admission Nov. 27 after 4 PM. Brunk Children's Museum opens at 1 PM on Nov. 10. 🏛️ ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM EXPERIENCE360 📅 Nov. 25 📍 360 N. State St., Chicago Free admission on the listed date. Check reservation availability. 📚 AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM 📅 Nov. 15 | 10 AM–5 PM Free admission. Registration available online or on-site. Little Squirrels Storytime at 11:30 AM. 💎 LIZZADRO MUSEUM 📅 Nov. 4, 11, 14, 18 & 25 Free Wednesdays. Nov. 14 features free admission and family activities from 10 AM–4 PM. 🍁 ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION 🎨 SMART MUSEUM OF ART Tuesday–Sunday, 10 AM–4:30 PM. Closed Nov. 26–27. 🌺 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ART Tuesday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM. Closed Thanksgiving Day. 🏛️ CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER Daily, 10 AM–5 PM, except holidays. Free exhibitions and selected programs. 🎨 BONUS: ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO Children under 14 receive free general admission year-round. 📌 IMPORTANT: Some free admission offers require Illinois residency, identification, advance reservations, or additional fees for parking and special exhibits. Check each venue's official website before visiting. ❤️ Save this guide and share with another Chicago family! #ChicagoMomExplorers #ChicagoMuseums #Free #ChicagoKids #onabudget

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