This national event allowed Chicagoans to download a ticket for two free admissions to participating venues. Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago Art museum OpenStreeterville Chicago History Museum History museum ClosedLincoln Park Focused on the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI. DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center History museum OpenWashington Park Offered deep dives into local civil rights history. 🎨 Major 2014 Exhibitions
Illinois residents always needed a valid ID to claim "Free Day" status.
In 2014, Chicago solidified its status as a global museum hub. The city's "Museum Campus" and neighborhood gems saw record-breaking attendance thanks to strategic scheduling and high-profile exhibitions. Museum Days 2014 Chicago
Offered free general admission for Illinois residents throughout late January. Shedd Aquarium OpenGrant Park
Featured "Illinois Resident Free Days" including access to the Caribbean Reef. Field Museum Natural history museum OpenGrant Park This national event allowed Chicagoans to download a
To combat the slow winter season, the "Museum Campus" institutions ( Shedd , Adler , Field ) held a joint discount week. Adler Planetarium Planetarium ClosedThe Museum Campus
The year 2014 was a landmark period for Chicago’s cultural scene, defined by a "Year of Public Art" initiative and the major expansion of free access programs. Museum Days in 2014 focused on making world-class institutions accessible through "Museum Week" and the "Illinois Resident Discount Days." 🏛️ The 2014 Museum Landscape 🎨 Major 2014 Exhibitions Illinois residents always needed
The 2014 calendar was packed with opportunities for residents and visitors to explore for free or at reduced costs.