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Adler Planetarium: Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 27, 2025
On Wednesdays
From 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Adler Planetarium is free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4:00 pm–10:00 pm. Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois Resident Discount Days program. Reserve your free Museum Entry tickets and add on any sky shows for the full experience! Illinois residents may upgrade to a Museum Entry +2 pass at a discounted price and gain access to any of our breathtaking sky shows. You’ll be given an option to do this upon checkout. All tickets must be purchased online and in advance. All sales are final. Proof of residency will be required upon checkout. To show proof of residency, you can use a valid Illinois driver’s license or photo ID, Illinois student ID with photo, or a photo ID plus a document (utility bill, lease, etc.) that shows your name and Illinois address.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: Weekly Illinois Resident Free Days
Apr 10, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
On Thursdays
From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is pleased to offer weekly Free Days on every Thursday with proof of Illinois residency. Groups of 10 or more are not applicable for Free Day tickets. Information of the museum's exhibits and event dates are available on their website.
Saturday Craft Kits
May 31, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
On Saturdays
From 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
A craft program with projects to take home. Join us on Saturdays this summer for a variety of fun take & make crafts! Create a craft while in the library, or grab a kit to take home. Limit 1 kit per person. Crafts available while supplies last. May 31 - Clay Rainbow June 6 - Father’s Day Joke Journal June 14 - STEM Sticker by Number June 21 - Popsicle stick catapult June 28 - Patriotic sign July 5 - Floating Frog July 12 - Ice Cream Sandwich Cat July 19 - 3D Drawing Kit July 26 - Orange Puffer Fish Sign
