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Chicago Children's Museum
Duration: 2–3 hours.
General admission: $20; Free for children 15 and under on the first Sunday of each month and Thursdays from 5 PM to 8 PM.
McCormick Place
Duration: 2 to 4 hours depending on events.
Free entry for general access; specific events may require tickets.
John J. Glessner House
Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Paid. General admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students/seniors. Children under 12 are free.
Loyola University Museum of Art
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Free. Some special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.
Charnley-Persky House Museum
Duration: 1 hour.
Free on Wednesdays. Saturday tours require a paid ticket, available on the website.
Bronzeville Children's Museum
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
Free. Educational programs may have associated costs.
Aragon Entertainment Center
Duration: 3 to 4 hours, depending on the event.
Paid. Prices vary by event.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Some campus tours may require a paid ticket.
Museum of Science and Industry
Duration: More than 3 hours.
Adult: $18, Child: $14. Additional costs for special tours.
Cloud Gate
Duration: Less than 1 hour.
Free.
Buckingham Fountain
Duration: 1 hour.
Free.
Chicago Cultural Center
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Free. Special exhibitions and events may require a paid ticket.
Oriental Institute Museum
Duration: About 2 hours.
Free. Suggested donations accepted.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House
Duration: 1 hour.
Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Children under 12 are free.
Chicago History Museum
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Free. Some special exhibitions may have a fee.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Adults: $9; Children (3-12): $7; Members: Free.
Smart Museum of Art
Duration: About 1 hour.
Free. Some special exhibitions and events may require a paid ticket.
DuSable Museum of African American History
Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours.
Free. Some special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.
Hull House
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Some special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.
Swedish American Museum
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Donations are encouraged for special exhibitions.
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
Duration: 2-3 hours.
General Admission: $15. Students & Seniors: $8. Illinois residents free on Tuesdays.
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Duration: More than 2 hours.
Free. Special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.
Ukrainian National Museum
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
Free. Some special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.
Polish Museum of America
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours.
Free. Special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.
Henry B. Clarke House
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Free. Guided tours may be available for a fee.
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Duration: 1–2 hours.
Free. Special exhibitions and events may require a paid ticket.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Free. Some events and special programs may require tickets.
Chicago Symphony Center
Duration: 2–3 hours.
Prices vary by performance; check the official website for details. Discounts available for students and seniors.
Riverside Historical Museum
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Free. Special exhibitions may require admission fees.
Leather Archives and Museum
Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours.
Free on Thursdays. Other days: $10 for adults, $8 if tickets are purchased online in advance.
Chicago State University
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.
Free. Some special events may incur a fee.
Chicago Water Tower
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Special events may require a paid ticket.
Irish American Heritage Center
Duration: About 2 hours.
Free. Certain special events may require a paid ticket.
Lincoln Hall
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
Varies by event, generally between $15 and $30.
Northeastern Illinois University
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Enrollment is required for courses.
The Vic Theatre
Duration: 2-3 hours, depending on the event.
Varies by event. General admission usually ranges from $25 to $75.
The Field Museum
Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours.
General admission: $27 adults, $24 seniors, $22 children (ages 3-11). Free for children under 3. Special exhibitions may incur extra fees.
National Museum of Mexican Art
Duration: More than 2 hours.
Free. Some special exhibitions and events may require a paid ticket.
Museum of Holography-Chicago
Duration: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6.
Michelle's Ballroom
Duration: Variable based on event length.
Paid. Pricing varies based on the event type and duration.
University of Chicago
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Free. Some special events may require a paid ticket.
Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank
Duration: About 1 hour.
Free. Admission includes access to all exhibits and activities.
DuSable Bridge
Duration: 30 minutes.
Free. No admission fee required to access the bridge.
Crown Fountain
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Free to access.
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Donations are welcomed for special events and programs.
The Moody Church
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Some special events may require paid tickets.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Donations may be requested for carillon and tower tours ($5 donation recommended).
Saint John Cantius Roman Catholic Church
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free. Special events may require tickets.
Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Duration: 1-2 hours.
Free.
Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica
Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours.
Free. Special events may require tickets.