Access For All
Everyone in.
Price should never decide whether a child gets to wonder. These are the ways in — for every family, every budget.
40%
Of our budget funds free & reduced access
$3
Museums-for-All admission, up to four
12
Free community nights a year
The Programs
Ways in.
Museums for All
$3 admissionUp to four people for $3 each, any open day, with an EBT or WIC card. No pre-registration, no questions.
Library Pass
FreeCheck out a family pass from any Chicago Public Library branch — a free visit for up to four, on the house.
Free Neighborhood Nights
FreeThe third Thursday evening of every month is free for all, 4–8 PM. No ticket needed.
Blue Star Families
FreeFree admission for active-duty military families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Care & access
Free assistantA personal care assistant supporting a guest is always admitted free. See the accessibility statement for the full list.
Reciprocal network
MembersCanopy members visit 200+ children's museums and science centers free through the ACM and ASTC networks.
For Schools
Field trips, fully funded.
Title I schools and any school where 60% or more of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals can bring a class at no cost — admission and bus included — through the Discovery Access Fund.
See the Discovery Access Fund →