Shedd Aquarium announces free admission days for Illinois residents

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Sunday, January 12, 2025
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Shedd Aquarium has announced a list of free-entry days for the first half of the year.

Tuesday is the first day of free admission if you're an Illinois resident with a valid ID.

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Online ticket reservations are available for those who would like to plan ahead with a $5 convenience fee per order.

Walk-up reservations are available, but they might sell out. To reserve tickets for free - call 312-939-2438 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

2025 Free Days

  • January 7 - 9

  • January 14 - 21

  • January 28 - 30

  • February 4 - 6

  • February 11 - 13

  • February 18 - 20

  • February 25 - 27

2025 Free Nights (5 p.m. - 9 p.m.)

  • March 4, 11, 18, 25

  • April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

  • May 6, 13, 20, 27

To learn more about the exhibits, click here.

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