Please note: thursday, sept. 13, shedd will not be open late, due to a private event. the aquarium will make up this date by staying open late with special programming on tuesday, dec. 4. due to the overwhelming popularity of illinois resident free days, shedd reminds guests that attendance is limited to building capacity.. Chicago residents to show our deep appreciation for your support, chicago residents save 50% when visiting shedd! buy your tickets in advance to save time and money! illinois resident free days illinois residents enjoy free admission to shedd aquarium on select free days throughout the year! see the next illinois resident free days. Shedd aquarium in chicago announced wednesday its free days for illinois residents, and plan to also extend hours on some of those days..
Many chicago museums offer free admission days during the year, some open for all and some only available to illinois residents. see our list of participating museums, such as the field museum and the shedd aquarium, and the guidelines and schedules for the free admission dates in chicago.. On illinois resident free days, illinois residents get access to the full aquarium, including all exhibits, chats, presentations and stingray touch! you can add the 4-d experience to your visit for $4.95 per person ($2.95 per member).. On select days throughout the year, illinois residents with a valid id receive free access to shedd aquarium. this includes general admission, the chance to experience an aquatic presentation (subject to availability), washed ashore: art to save the sea (through sept. 2018), seasonal stingray touch (open late may to october), daily animal chats, and more..
