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Garfield Park Conservatory

📍 East Garfield Park · Chicago West Side

Historic conservatory with indoor gardens on Chicago’s West Side. Chicago residents present ID for free or discounted entry; non-resident adults pay admission.

💵 Non-resident adults $10; seniors 65+ / children 7–17 / students $5; military & veterans free with ID. Chicago resident rates with ID.

🕑 Wed 10am–8pm; Thu–Sun 10am–5pm; closed Mon–Tue

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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National Museum of Mexican Art

📍 Pilsen · Chicago West Side

Always-free museum of Mexican art in Pilsen, with galleries open Tuesday through Sunday.

🕑 Tue–Sun 10am–5pm; first Wednesday of the month until 8pm

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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Humboldt Park

📍 Humboldt Park · Chicago West Side

Large West Side park with lagoons, paths, fields and the historic fieldhouse.

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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Garfield Park Conservatory

📍 East Garfield Park · Chicago West Side

Historic conservatory with indoor gardens on Chicago’s West Side. Chicago residents present ID for free or discounted entry; non-resident adults pay admission.

💵 Non-resident adults $10; seniors 65+ / children 7–17 / students $5; military & veterans free with ID. Chicago resident rates with ID.

🕑 Wed 10am–8pm; Thu–Sun 10am–5pm; closed Mon–Tue

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

Official site ↗

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