Griffin Museum of Science and Industry lists Sunday, September 27 among its Illinois Free Days, when state residents get general admission at no charge. The museum is also giving away tickets to Anne Frank The Exhibition through September. The show is a full-scale recreation of the Secret Annex from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, with more than 130 original collection pieces.
What to expect
The museum is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with most permanent exhibits included in general admission. The Anne Frank exhibition is a timed, audio-guided walk-through with about 60 minutes of content in English or Spanish.
Good to know
- Bring proof of Illinois residency, and enter your zip code in the museum's ticketing portal to get free-day tickets.
- Add Anne Frank The Exhibition to the order after picking a September date; the free price is applied at checkout.
- Capacity for the Anne Frank exhibition is limited, so the museum recommends booking ahead.
- The Anne Frank exhibition is recommended for ages 10 and up.
- Coal Mine tour, U-505 on-board tour and Giant Dome Theater films are not included and cost extra.
- The museum limits groups to six children under 18 per accompanying adult.
Also in Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Side
Common questions
Who gets in free?
Illinois residents with proof of residency get free general admission on Sunday, September 27.
Is Anne Frank The Exhibition free?
The museum says it is free through September, but you also need a general admission ticket.