Shedd Aquarium announces free admission days for Illinois residents for first half of 2024

Advance tickets are required for Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings

ByABC 7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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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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You can check out the all the aquatic attractions they have to offer on select free admission days, which are as follows:

2024 Free Days (hours vary)

  • January 9-16, 23-25, 30, 31

  • February 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29

2024 Free Tuesday Evenings (5 to 9 p.m.)

  • March 5, 12, 19, 26

  • April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

  • May 7, 14, 21, 28

  • June 4, 11, 18, 25

Tickets must be reserved in advance. For more information, visit the Shedd Aquarium's website.

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