Trying to figure out something that’s both fun and educational to do with the kids this weekend that won’t break the bank? Museum Day Live! may just be the perfect answer!<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know this cool annual event.<\/p>\n

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What is Museum Day Live?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Museum Day Live! an annual event that takes place this year on September 24, 2016. It’s a wonderful opportunity for you to explore the amazing museums and cultural institutions near you with free admission.<\/p>\n

Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Magazine that is “an annual celebration of boundless curiosity” that makes it possible for people to check visit participating museums and cultural institutions for free.<\/p>\n

One Museum Day Live! ticket gets two people into the museum or institution for free. \u00a0It’s worth noting that special exhibits, IMAX movies and parking are not included.<\/p>\n

How do I find\u00a0museums near me participating in Museum Day Live?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can find museums participating in Museum Day Live! by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are dozens of museums in Illinois on the list, including the Adler Planetarium, Chicago History Museum and Morton Arboretum, which are all big hits with my family.<\/p>\n

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As an added bonus, a few museums listed on the website as participating are new to me. I thought I knew about all the museums in the area, but clearly I was wrong.<\/p>\n

Fingers crossed that there are\u00a0some good ones near you!<\/p>\n

I want to go! How do I get my ticket?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for Museum Day Live! tickets. It asks for your email address where they can send the downloadable ticket and what museum you wish to visit.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0ticket is good for general admission for ticket holder and one guest.<\/p>\n

How many museums may I visit through this program?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just one. Choose wisely! I kid, I’m sure you’ll select somewhere great! Happy museum going!<\/p>\n

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