Squeeze more into your life by taking advantage of the late hours (and often free admission) at these cultural gems.
(Please note: Some museums and cultural centers are closed if these days fall on a holiday. Also, some may charge for special exhibits and events even on “free” days. Depending on your plans, it might be a good idea to confirm with the institution before going.)-- Open Late Monday Nights --
Beverly Arts Center- 2407 W. 111th Street
- Chicago, IL 60655
- 773-445-3838
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- Open Monday – Friday until 9 p.m.
- 78 E. Washington Street
- Chicago, IL 60602
- 312-744-6630
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- Open and free Monday – Thursday until 7 p.m.
- 5020 S. Cornell Avenue
- Chicago, IL 60615
- 773-324-5520
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- Open Monday – Thursday until 8 p.m.
-- Open Late Tuesday Nights --
Beverly Arts Center- 2407 W. 111th Street
- Chicago, IL 60655
- 773-445-3838
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- Open Monday – Friday until 9 p.m.
- 78 E. Washington Street
- Chicago, IL 60602
- 312-744-6630
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- Open and free Monday – Thursday until 7 p.m.
- 5020 S. Cornell Avenue
- Chicago, IL 60615
- 773-324-5520
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- Open Monday – Thursday until 8 p.m.
- 820 N. Michigan Avenue
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-915-7600
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- Open and free on Tuesdays until 8 p.m.
- 220 East Chicago Avenue
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-280-2660
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- Open and free Tuesdays until 8 p.m.
-- Open Late Wednesday Nights --
Beverly Arts Center- 2407 W. 111th Street
- Chicago, IL 60655
- 773-445-3838
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- Open Monday – Friday until 9 p.m.
- 78 E. Washington Street
- Chicago, IL 60602
- 312-744-6630
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- Open and free Monday – Thursday until 7 p.m.
- l300 North Central Park Ave.
- Chicago, Illinois 60624
- 312-746-5100
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- Open and free on Wednesdays until 8 p.m.
- 5020 S. Cornell Avenue
- Chicago, IL 60615
- 773-324-5520
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- Open Monday – Thursday until 8 p.m.
- University of Chicago
- 1155 East 58th Street
- Chicago, IL 60637
- 773-702-9514
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- Wednesdays until 8:30 p.m.
-- Open Late Thursday Nights --
Art Institute of Chicago- 111 S. Michigan Avenue
- Chicago, IL 60603
- 312-443-3600
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- Open until 8 p.m. and free from 5 p.m.--8 p.m. on Thursdays.
- 2407 W. 111th Street
- Chicago, IL 60655
- 773-445-3838
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- Open Monday – Friday until 9 p.m.
- 700 E. Grand Avenue
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-527-1000
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- Open until 8 p.m. and free from 5 p.m.--8 p.m. on Thursdays and open until 8 p.m. on Saturdays (but not free).
- 78 E. Washington Street
- Chicago, IL 60602
- 312-744-6630
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- Open and free Monday – Thursday until 7 p.m.
- 1601 N. Clark Street
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 312-642-4600
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- Open on Thursdays until 8 p.m.
- 5020 S. Cornell Avenue
- Chicago, IL 60615
- 773-324-5520
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- Open Monday – Thursday until 8 p.m.
- 600 S. Michigan Avenue
- Chicago, IL 60605
- 312-663-5554
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- Open and free Thursdays until 8 p.m.
Open Late Friday Nights
Adler Planetarium- 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
- Chicago, IL 60605
- 312-922-STAR (7827)
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- Open until 10 p.m. the first Friday of every month.
- 2407 W. 111th Street
- Chicago, IL 60655
- 773-445-3838
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- Open Monday – Friday until 9 p.m.
-- Open Late Saturday Nights --
Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier- 700 E. Grand Avenue
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-527-1000
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- Open until 8 p.m. and free from 5 p.m.--8 p.m. on Thursdays and open on Saturdays until 8 p.m.(but not free).