A new year will bring a brand new chance to immerse yourself in artwork, science and history without going far from home. And the best part of all - you don't have to spend a thing. Illinois ...

As summer winds down, here's a full list of upcoming Chicago free museum days throughout the year (Also good to remember: The Lincoln Park Zoo is always free). Illinois residents can visit the Art ...

“City on Fire: Chicago 1871,” through Jan. 26 at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St.; open Tuesdays-Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays 12-5 p.m.; $19 admission, $17 ...

Museums in Chicago are among the best in the country. But did you know that many are also free, or at least free for your ...

Everything about Chicago is amazing. The food is delicious, music is wonderful and every museum is an experience. Experience it for free.

For year-round free admission, consider becoming a member of your favorite museum, zoo or outdoor garden attraction.

Chicago’s museums are world-class, but all those bones, weather simulators and rides in Chicago’s first El train car don’t come cheap. Throw in parking, special exhibits and the gift shop, and it adds ...

Beginning this spring, the Griffin MSI said, the project will increase accessibility, add modern amenities, and provide new and vibrant public spaces.

Between now and early next year, there are three exhibitions in Chicago museums that tell some interesting stories about things we may think we know. “Photographing Frank Lloyd Wright ...

With some students off school already for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and dangerously cold weather expected in Chicago, many will be looking for things to do inside in the city.

for a list of special events and children’s activities check website. A recent Nick Cave current exhibition at The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Free on Tuesdays for Illinois residents.