The Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark St.) announced late Monday that it will open free of charge on Tuesday to help Chicagoans escape the extreme heat.
The offer will be open to all Illinois residents. The museum will be open during its regular weekday hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), and will offer visitors “a safe, air-conditioned space to explore Chicago’s rich history while staying cool.” No advance reservations are required, but museum-goers must check in at the front desk with a valid photo ID to receive free admission.
The Chicago History Museum also offers free admission on July 4, July 15, August 13, August 27, Sept. 7 and Sept. 24.
Current exhibits at the museum include “Aquí en Chicago,” devoted to Chicago’s Latino community, and “Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s-70s.”
As reported in the Tribune, Chicago-area preparations are being made for dangerously high temperatures this week, with officials in the city and suburbs urging residents to take precautions. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning, effective from noon Monday through 10 p.m. Wednesday.
More at www.chicagohistory.
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