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Chicago Cultural Center

📍 Loop · Chicago Central

The city’s landmark arts building across from Millennium Park, with rotating free exhibitions and public programs.

🕑 Daily 10am–5pm

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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MuseumFREE

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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MuseumFREE

Museum of Contemporary Photography

📍 South Loop · Chicago South Side

Free photography museum at Columbia College Chicago on South Michigan Avenue.

🕑 Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; closed Sunday

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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MuseumFREE

Smart Museum of Art

📍 Hyde Park · Chicago South Side

University of Chicago art museum in Hyde Park; always free and open to the public.

🕑 Tue–Sun 10am–4:30pm; closed Monday

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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