2009 Free Day ScheduleGeneral admission1 is free on the following dates: | |
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| January | 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 |
| April | 22 |
| June | 1 2 3 4 5 19 |
| October | 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 |
| November | 11 |
1 Omnimax films, the optional U-505 onboard tour, and certain temporary exhibits are not included in general admission, and require separate admission. See Ticket Prices on Free Days and Parking.
Ticket Prices on Free Days | Adult | Child (3-11) | Senior |
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| General Admission Only | free | free | free |
| Free Days: Omnimax-only | $9.00 | $7.00 | $8.00 |
| Free Days: Smart Home: Green + Wired | $10.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| U-505 Optional Submarine Tour | $7.00 | $6.00 | $7.00 |
| U-505 Submarine Exhibit | free | free | free |
Chicago residency discounts do not apply to Free Day prices.
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Harry Potter: The Exhibition open evenings
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
- Happening Now
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Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Get a first-hand look inside the famous wizard's magical world.
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Smart Home: Green + Wired
The "greenest home in Chicago" is back with more new eco-friendly technology for 2009.
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ART + Science = Architecture
Get up close to iconic buildings recreated in large-scale LEGO® form by Adam Reed Tucker.
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- Coming Soon
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
See the new Harry Potter film in IMAX at the Museum's Omnimax Theater!
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Smart Home Farmers Market: July 17
The July 17 market will feature a live cooking demo by Giuseppe Tentori of Boka.
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Member Open House
The Membership party of the year, with VIP access, fun activities and our new special exhibit!
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