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Check Out Chicago Museums For Free During First Museum Week

For the week of Oct. 1 through 7, museums around town will be offering free or discounted admission, membership and gift shop discounts and hosting special events.

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101 things to do in Chicago: free things to do in Chicago

Leave your wallet at home while you visit museums, parks, beaches and more of the top free things to do in Chicago.

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Free museum days in Chicago 2015

It's no secret that family outings can come with a hefty price tag. Luckily there are plenty of free museum days at Chicago institutions throughout the year.

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New 'Science Pub' Series at Shedd Aquarium Discusses Findings Over Beers

Shedd Aquarium scientists will take turns discussing their research with visitors in the monthly series.

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Chicago wins George Lucas museum

“Star Wars” creator George Lucas has selected Chicago over Los Angeles and San Francisco as the future home of his collection of art and movie memorabilia, according to a spokeswoman for the museum.

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Field Museum Returns Human Remains to Their Descendants After Decades

Three Aboriginal ancestors in the museum's collection since the 1950s will be repatriated.

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Guide to summer 2014 events at Chicago museums

Summer is traditionally a slow time for museum exhibit openings. This could be because of the heat or the humidity or the marked decrease in school field trips during the season. No matter. Area...