Local Museums
This list encompasses many of the museums around the Chicago area. Listed at the end of each blurb is admission price information, which can also be found on the institutions' websites. Check these websites for open hours as well.
Local Galleries
This is a list of some Chicago area galleries. Galleries are free and open to the public, though they function a bit differently than museums. Check these websites for policies about bags, photography, and when the galleries are open to all. Learn more about Chicago area galleries by keeping up with Chicago Gallery News, founded in 1982.