With many kids out of school for summer as a holiday week arrives, parents may be looking for things to do in the Chicago area with their children.

Several museums in the Chicago area are offering Illinois residents free admission the week of Juneteenth .

Field Museum

Chicago History Museum

● Free admission for Illinois residents and children 18 and under on June 19, 21
● The museum is open 9:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m Tuesday through Saturday and 12-5 p.m
on Sundays.
● Requirements: Proof of Residency
● Admission is always free for military, first responders, Chicago University students, Illinois educators, and other groups.

Local

Museum of Contemporary Photography

Smart Museum of Art

Shedd Aquarium

● Free admission for Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings from 5-9 p.m. on June 17
● It is encouraged to register online ahead of time
● Admission is always free for EBT card holders, Chicago police officers and firefighters, active duty U.S military personnel, and Illinois educators, as well as Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin educators.

Art Institute of Chicago

● Free admission for Illinois residents on Thursday evenings from 5 - 8 p.m.

● The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. On Thursdays, the museum is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

National Museum of Mexican Art

Chicago Fed Money Museum

The National Puerto Rican Museum

DePaul Art Museum

Museum of Contemporary Art

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

Design Museum of Chicago

National Veterans Art Museum