🎟️ Free Museum Days in Chicago This Week
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Photo credit: ©Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez
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Hey Chicago Southsiders,
We’re wrapping up February and Black History Month, but there are still a few days left to make the most of this month.
If your budget is feeling tight—have you seen the price of eggs lately?—we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up free museum days (see below) taking place this week.
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Talk soon!
Charlene Rhinehart
Publisher, Chicago Southsider
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Free Museum Days This Week
Museum of Science & Industry. Last chance to take advantage of the current list of free admission days for 2025.
Shedd Aquarium Free Admission Days. Check out the 2025 schedule for Illinois residents.
2025 Chicago History Free Admission days. Enjoy some family time and learn about our city’s rich past.
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