Museum opens its doors to all Illinois residents at no cost to provide a cool, welcoming space during the anticipated extreme heat.
CHICAGO (June 29, 2026) – The Chicago History Museum will offer free admission to all Illinois residents on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in response to the extreme heat expected across the Chicago area.
The Museum will be open during its regular weekday hours, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., providing visitors with a safe, air-conditioned space to explore Chicago’s rich history while staying cool. Guests must check in at the Museum’s front desk with a valid photo ID to receive free admission.
This special free admission day is in addition to the Museum’s regularly scheduled free admission days, including: July 4, July 15, August 13, August 27, September 7, and September 24.
The Chicago History Museum also offers free or discounted admission year-round for museum members, Illinois educators, partner university students or employees, service members, and social services recipients with a valid ID, as well as all Illinois residents aged 18 or younger. Learn more about admission and eligibility at https://www.chicagohistory.org/visit-us/.
For more information, please contact Emily Miller, Public Communications Manager, at emily.miller@chicagohistory.org or (312) 799-2161.
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ABOUT THE CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM
The Chicago History Museum is situated on ancestral homelands of the Potawatomi people, who cared for the land until forced out by non-Native settlers. Established in 1856, the Museum is located at 1601 N. Clark Street in Lincoln Park, its third location. A major museum and research center for Chicago and U.S. history, the Chicago History Museum strives to be a destination for learning, inspiration, and civic engagement. Through dynamic exhibitions, tours, publications, special events and programming, the Museum connects people to Chicago’s history and to each other. The Museum collects and preserves millions of artifacts, documents, and images to assist in sharing Chicago stories. The Museum gratefully acknowledges the support of the Chicago Park District on behalf of the people of Chicago.