Shedd Aquarium Chicago Free Days 2025 Season. Take your time, talk to the incredibly knowledgeable staff, and don’t forget to say hi to the sea otters for me! Illinois residents have numerous opportunities over the next two months to redeem free admission at the iconic aquarium, with 13 days in january alone offering free entry for illinoisans.
Luckily, the shedd aquarium has plenty of upcoming free days for illinois residents — including free evening hours — to alleviate some of the burden on parents. Running from tuesday, january 9 to tuesday, january 16 this week of free admission for illinois residents includes rare weekend dates!