About
Program at Field Museum October 14 at 9 AM. Listed on Field Museum's official calendar.
Illinois Free Wednesday removes the general-admission cost for state residents and makes a full Field Museum visit easier to fit into the week. It is especially useful for families, teens, and first-time visitors who want to build a day around SUE and the museum's broader natural-history collections.
What to expect
Arrive before the 4pm last-entry cutoff so you have time to explore before the museum closes at 5pm. Start with SUE if this is your first visit, then choose additional galleries based on your group's pace rather than trying to cover the entire museum. The Field Museum tags the day for families, teens, adults, and all audiences. Illinois residents receive free general admission, and the museum provides an official ticket link for planning entry.
Good to know
- Free general admission is available to Illinois residents.
- The museum is open from 9am to 5pm on Wednesday, October 14, with last entry at 4pm.
- The Field Museum identifies the day for adults, families, teens, pre-teens, and all audiences.
- The event is part of the museum's Illinois Free Wednesdays series.
Going? Keep it.
Also in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Common questions
Who receives free admission?
Illinois residents receive free general admission on Illinois Free Wednesday.
What are the museum hours?
The Field Museum is open from 9am to 5pm on Wednesday, October 14, and last entry is at 4pm.
Is this day suitable for families?
Yes. The museum tags the event for families, teens, pre-teens, adults, and all audiences.
Is this the WTTW-sponsored free day?
No. WTTW sponsors the first free day of each month, while October 14 is a separate Illinois Free Wednesday.