Why it matters: Intuit's reputation as one of the only museums in the world to solely focus on art by self-taught and outsider artists has made it an important fixture in Chicago's art world.

Here's a look at upcoming free dates for some of the city's most iconic museums, and how to visit. Art Institute of Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago will offer "free winter weekdays" for ...

A membership to the Art Institute of Chicago starts at $115 per year, with benefits including free admission, access to special programs and museum hours, and parking discounts.

Courtesy of Intuit Art Museum Share When she was hired as its president and CEO, Debra Kerr dreamed of transforming Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art into a more welcoming museum.

Some also take part in Museums for All, a program that offers ... Current exhibits: “Chasing Eclipses,” “Chicago’s Night Sky.” Reversible panels highlighting the lives of Chicago based ...

Between now and early next year, there are three exhibitions in Chicago museums that tell some interesting stories about things we may think we know. “Photographing Frank Lloyd Wright ...

With some students off school already for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and dangerously cold weather expected in Chicago, many will be looking for things to do inside in the city. The Art Institute ...

For year-round free admission, consider becoming a member of your favorite museum, zoo or outdoor garden attraction.