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Shedd Aquarium will be free to Illinois residents during Chicago Museum Week

By Jordan Owen

If you’ve been fishing around trying to decide when to visit the Shedd Aquarium, here’s your chance.

Illinois residents with a valid ID get free general admission to the downtown aquarium on Jan. 18, 19, and 22-26. Tickets can be reserved online, but a $3 fee applies.

Admission includes all permanent exhibits and the aquatic presentation. 4-D Experience admission is a $4.95 upgrade for all guests.

Alaskan sea otter rescue, Mari, experiencing her snow enrichment. | ©Shedd Aquarium/Heidi Zeiger

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