Guests redeeming Illinois resident tickets must provide proof of residency for admission. Illinois resident tickets submitted by non-Illinois residents will not be honored.
Accepted Forms of ID
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State-issued ID card or License
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Illinois city/institution-issued Library card*
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Illinois city/institution-issued employee ID card*
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Current lease, mortgage agreement, or utility bill with an Illinois address on it*
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Chicago CityKey Card
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Illinois academic ID card
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Illinois auto registration card*
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Voter registration card*
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Posted mail from the past 30 days with an Illinois Address*
*Forms of ID that do not include a photo must be presented with another form of photo ID that confirms the name on the card/document is theirs.
Additional Discounts - Only available at the admissions desk and cannot be applied to tickets purchased online
- Veterans receive one free admission and Active Military receive up to four free admissions at the Admissions Desk with a valid Military ID.
- Visiting members of ACM Reciprocal Network institutions are eligible for a 50% discount on up to six admissions at the Admissions Desk with proof of membership. Find out if your home institution is part of the ACM Reciprocal Network.
- Chicago Children's Museum is a proud Museums for All partner. We offer families that qualify for state food assistance and are in possession of an EBT card or WIC card $3 admission per person for up to 6 people when identification is presented in the general admission line. We accept EBT cards or WIC cards from every U.S. state and territory. Note: The Chicago Public Schools issued EBT cards and the Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) cards are not eligible for this program
Special Notice(s)
- At least one adult (18+) AND one child are required for museum entry
- Some exhibits may be closed during the final hour of operations
- Final admission allowed no later than one hour before closing
- Parking validation is available only during museum operating hours at the time of check-in before a visit.
- The museum is unable to process payments using international credit and/or debit cards. Museum admission can be purchased at the admissions desk with cash, or by using cards linked to U.S. banks. Contact us for additional support.
- By completing your online purchase, you are agreeing to abide by all museum rules and safety protocols. We look forward to hosting you for a day of playful learning.
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