Museum Passes

Check out free and discounted passes to a variety of museums and cultural institutions throughout Chicago and Illinois using your Lincolnwood Library card. Click here for available institutions and more details.

Passes cannot be reserved over the phone or via email, but to check availability of a pass before coming in, click here or contact the Youth & Teen Services Department at (224) 233-1843 or Adult Services Department at (224) 233-1841.

NOT INCLUDED: The Field Museum, Museum of Science & Industry, Adler Planetarium, and other downtown Chicago museums. Many Chicago museums offer free admission on several days throughout the year. Find a complete list here. Passes to Chicago Museums are available only to Chicago Public Library cardholders at Chicago Public Library branches.

Museum Passes

Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo (Chicago Zoological Society)

Brookfield Zoo inspires guests through extraordinary connections with animals, nature, and each other. Set within a 216-acre nature park, the zoo has captivated and educated visitors since 1934. Admits 2. Brookfield, IL

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Chicago Botanic Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden

With 27 spectacular gardens on 385 acres, the garden is a strollable place of ever-changing beauty. Admits 1 car at 50% off per pass. Glencoe, IL

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IL Holocaust Museum Education Center

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference. Buy One get One free on general admission. Skokie, IL

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