Summer is just around the corner and bubbling with possibilities! Looking for ideas for your next road trip or weekend getaway? Or maybe a fun trip to Chicago with the family? Kick off your summer and save money in the process with your library’s off-site event partner, Explore More Illinois.
Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts and other offerings from museums, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions across Illinois. The program is FREE for adults 18 years and older who have a library card from a participating library. Offerings differ by attraction and include free or reduced admission, free parking, discounts at attraction shops, and more.
Explore More Illinois is constantly adding new sports, outdoor park, and museum attractions. Here are some popular new and returning attractions that we recommend:
- Anderson Japanese Gardens (Rockford)
- National Museum of Mexican Art (Chicago)
- Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)
- Chicago Red Stars National Women’s Soccer Team (Bridgeview)
- Children’s Discovery Museum (Normal)
- Wheels O’ Time Museum (Dunlap)
- Dinosaur Discovery Museum (Kenosha, WI)
Explore More Illinois is available 24/7 from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Log in using a valid library card number and password to review and reserve offerings by attraction and specific dates. See a full list of attractions here.