{"id":4128,"date":"2019-12-30T10:44:06","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T16:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=4128"},"modified":"2021-03-23T08:20:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T13:20:21","slug":"museum-free-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/museum-free-days\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Museum Free Days in Chicago: The Complete List"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold onto your hard-earned savings.<\/span><\/i><\/h6>\n<p>While Chicago is springing forward with warmer days, museums everywhere are giving us reason to get out of the house. Big names and lesser-known galleries alike are opening their doors to the public for a much-needed change of pace. And if your homework is piled so high, you can\u2019t even think about visiting a museum, use the help of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/essayservice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/essayservice.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1616590662825000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEx8n2Zl7zNXuszBFwk33e-YMnBUA\">essayservice.com<\/a>\u00a0and go visit some of the best museums! Here\u2019s the complete list of 2020 free museum days in Chicago this spring.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37965\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37965\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/49596472_301948777120002_2565960481850846191_n.jpg\" alt=\"Adler Planetarium \" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/49596472_301948777120002_2565960481850846191_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/49596472_301948777120002_2565960481850846191_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/49596472_301948777120002_2565960481850846191_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/49596472_301948777120002_2565960481850846191_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/49596472_301948777120002_2565960481850846191_n-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Adler Planetarium Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adlerplanetarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adler Planetarium<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the year, Alder Planetarium host plenty of free museum days in Chicago for America\u2019s first planetarium. Take note that this is only free for Illinois residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>January 7-9, 20-22<br \/>\nFebruary 4-6, 11-13, 17-20<br \/>\nMarch 9-12<br \/>\nApril 20-23<br \/>\nMay 10-16<br \/>\nJune 2, 9, 16<br \/>\nAugust 22-23, 31<br \/>\nSeptember 1-4<br \/>\nOctober 12-15<br \/>\nNovember 11, 17-19<br \/>\nDecember 4-6<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artic.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art Institute of Chicago<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Illinois residents can enjoy free admissions to this Chicago museum every Wednesday from 5 &#8211; 8 pm. Overall, children under 14, Chicago teens under 18, and Active duty military along with their family are given free access any day! Throw in cheap <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkingmap.com\/item\/grant-park-south\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parking<\/a> and you&#8217;ve got yourself a day to remember.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.czs.org\/landing.aspx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brookfield Zoo<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Brookfield Zoo is free to all every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout January and February.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40926\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40926\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-40926\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/51755145_560170184483470_1432733811386460755_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Chicgoa\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/51755145_560170184483470_1432733811386460755_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/51755145_560170184483470_1432733811386460755_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/51755145_560170184483470_1432733811386460755_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/51755145_560170184483470_1432733811386460755_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/51755145_560170184483470_1432733811386460755_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: The Chicago Theatre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">View the Top 10 Theaters in Chicago<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you trying to find the best theaters in Chicago to visit? View our list of the top 10 theaters in the city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-primary\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/the-top-10-theaters-in-chicago\/\">View the Top 10 Theaters in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagobotanic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Botanic\u00a0Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chicago Botanic Garden is always free.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Children&#8217;s Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This is a free museum in Chicago that does not charge admission fees <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for children under 15 on the first Sunday of every month, from 10 am &#8211; 5 pm. This museum is free every single day for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterans and Active Duty Military Members.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/chicago_culturalcenter.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Cultural Center<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Almost everything at the Chicago Cultural Center is free year-round, with the exception of few events.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagofed.org\/education\/money-museum\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Fed&#8217;s Money Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Free admission all year-round.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2627\" style=\"width: 762px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2627\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-09-at-1.19.52-PM.png\" alt=\"Chicago History Museum\" width=\"762\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-09-at-1.19.52-PM.png 762w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-09-at-1.19.52-PM-600x399.png 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-09-at-1.19.52-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-09-at-1.19.52-PM-700x466.png 700w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-09-at-1.19.52-PM-537x357.png 537w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Screen-Shot-2015-09-09-at-1.19.52-PM-726x483.png 726w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chicago History Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagohistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago History Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The Chicago History Museum is free to Illinois residents every Tuesday, from 2 &#8211; 9 pm. They also host free museum days in Chicago on the\u00a0following Commemorative Days: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents\u2019 Day, March 4, and July 4.<\/p>\n<p>Free admission always for children under 18, members of the Chicago History Museum, all active-duty military and veterans, members of the Chicago Police Department, members of the Chicago Fire Department, Illinois teachers, Pre-Registered School Field Trips, Park Voyagers, and Kids Museum Passport Holders.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofchicago.org\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/clarke_house_museum.html\">Clarke House Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarke House Museum is free every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/designchicago.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Design Museum of Chicago<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>You can walk through this unique museum for free any day of the year, or give their suggested donation of $5.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/museums.depaul.edu\/\">DePaul Art Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The DePaul Art Museum is free every day.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dusablemuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DuSable Museum of African American History<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every Tuesday throughout the year, The DuSable Museum of African American History offers free admission to its Chicago museum. Children under 5 and DuSable members are also free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37983\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37983\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/46815107_759560924389452_6307468170489262911_n.jpg\" alt=\"Field Museum \" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/46815107_759560924389452_6307468170489262911_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/46815107_759560924389452_6307468170489262911_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/46815107_759560924389452_6307468170489262911_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/46815107_759560924389452_6307468170489262911_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/46815107_759560924389452_6307468170489262911_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Field Museum Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fieldmuseum.org\/our-events\/free-admission-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Field Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the current free days for Illinois residents at The Field Museum:<\/p>\n<p>January 8, 15, 20, 22, 29<br \/>\nFebruary: Free every day<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for more free days this year!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/garfieldconservatory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Garfield Park Conservatory<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Open every day of the week. Free every day of the week.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/imss.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Museum of Surgical Science<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This hauntingly beautiful institution has full WEEKS of free admission. Don&#8217;t miss out:<\/p>\n<p>Monday, January 13, 2020 &#8211; Friday, January 17, 2020<br \/>\nMonday, January 20, 2020 &#8211; Friday, January 24, 2020<br \/>\nMonday, February 3, 2020 &#8211; Friday, February 7, 2020<br \/>\nMonday, February 10, 2020 &#8211; Thursday, February 13, 2020<br \/>\nMonday, February 17, 2020 &#8211; Friday, February 21, 2020<br \/>\nMonday, November 30, 2020 &#8211; Friday, December 4, 2020<br \/>\nMonday, December 7, 2020 &#8211; Friday, December 11, 2020<br \/>\nMonday, December 14, 2020 &#8211; Friday, December 18, 2020<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lpzoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lincoln Park Zoo<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free to everyone every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luc.edu\/luma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loyola University Museum of Art<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This museum is free every day, open Wednesday &#8211; Sunday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgehousemuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The McCormick Bridgehouse &amp; Chicago River Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Open seasonally from May through November, with free admission every Sunday.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38001\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38001\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38001\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Museum-of-Contemporary-Artss.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Contemporary Art\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Museum-of-Contemporary-Artss.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Museum-of-Contemporary-Artss-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Museum-of-Contemporary-Artss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Museum-of-Contemporary-Artss-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Museum of Contemporary Art Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/mcachicago.org\/Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museum of Contemporary Art<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The Museum of Contemporary Art provides free museum days in Chicago every single Tuesday for Illinois residents. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always free for those under 18, MCA members, or who are members of the military, police, or fire department. And here&#8217;s a secret: year-round general admission is <em>suggested<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mocp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museum of Contemporary Photography<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>A well-hidden gem, well worth a visit, this Columbia College art museum is free year-round.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.msichicago.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museum of Science and Industry<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois residents can enjoy free admission on the following days:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January: 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30<br \/>\n<\/span>February: 3-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-27<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for more free days this year!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38002\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38002\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38002\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/National-Museum-of-Mexican-Art.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Mexican Art\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/National-Museum-of-Mexican-Art.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/National-Museum-of-Mexican-Art-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/National-Museum-of-Mexican-Art-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/National-Museum-of-Mexican-Art-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38002\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>National Museum of Mexican Art Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Museum of Mexican Art<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Museum of Mexican Art is always free.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/nmprac.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts &amp; Culture<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This museum is always free, open Tuesday &#8211; Friday from 10 am &#8211; 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am &#8211; 2 pm.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nvam.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Veterans Art Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free 365 days of the year, but a donation is suggested.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38005\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38005\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38005\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/44206586_191904251740828_2737491502670657393_n.jpg\" alt=\"Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/44206586_191904251740828_2737491502670657393_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/44206586_191904251740828_2737491502670657393_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/44206586_191904251740828_2737491502670657393_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/44206586_191904251740828_2737491502670657393_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/44206586_191904251740828_2737491502670657393_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturemuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Thursdays are technically free to Illinois residents, a suggested donation helps keep things running smoothly during 2020 museum free days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheddaquarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shedd Aquarium<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shedd offers plenty of free days throughout the remainder of the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>January 16-20<br \/>\nFebruary 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28<br \/>\nJune 15, 16, 22, 23<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/smartmuseum.uchicago.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smart Museum of Art<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Smart Museum of Art is always free. Currently closed for renovations until February 7, 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. And we think this matters.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell us what you think matters in your neighborhood and what we should write about next in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-warning\" title=\"\" href=\"\/chicago\/read-more\/\">READ MORE LIKE THIS<\/a><\/center><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-primary\" title=\"\" href=\"\/app\/\">DOWNLOAD THE URBANMATTER APP<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hold onto your hard-earned savings. While Chicago is springing forward with warmer days, museums everywhere are giving us reason to get out of the house. 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