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      It's true! Some of Chicagoland's best museums and cultural institutions offer free general admission throughout the year.

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Free museum days in 2012

It's true! Some of Chicagoland's best museums and cultural institutions offer free general admission throughout the year.

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Barrio Grrrl! A Musical This "urban pop musical" about community and cultural heritage follows Ana Ortiz, a young girl with superpowers, and her ... 10am. Merle Reskin Theatre
"Undiscovered Worlds." 10am–4pm, Adler Planetarium