Shedd Aquarium 2011 community discount days

If your family is like ours, our kids love the Shedd Aquarium. But as a cost-conscious mom, a visit to the Shedd can deplete a large portion of the family entertainment budget on a single visit.  So, our family takes advantage of the Community Discount Days.

During Community Discount Days, general admission is free, which includes the Waters of the World, Amazon Rising, and the Caribbean Reef. Special exhibits are at an additional charge. Packages including Wild Reef, Polar Play Zone and Oceanarium are available at a discounted rate.  Also, be sure to see Fantsea and 4-D Adventure: Dora and Diego Catch that Butterfly.

The Community Discount Days for 2011 are:
Jan. 10, 11, 24, 25
Feb. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28

Community Discount Weeks are Jan. 16-24 and Feb. 20-24.

From January through March 11, 2011, the Shedd Aquarium is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Shedd is located at 1200 South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago’s Museum Campus. Parking is available the Soldier Field lot and the small parking lot east of the Field Museum. Parking costs vary but average less than $20. Public transportation is available. Please check with CTA for current routes.