Senator Tracy offering free passes to top Illinois museums and parks

QUINCY — State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is encouraging residents of the 50th district to take advantage of her Free Constituent Resource Card, which provides complimentary access to more than a dozen renowned museums and parks throughout the greater Chicagoland area.

“With summer in full swing, families are often looking for affordable ways to explore and spend time together,” said Senator Tracy in a press release. “This is just one of the many resources my office provides to help the people we serve enjoy opportunities Illinois has to offer. With convenient access by car, train or plane, it’s a wonderful chance to make lasting memories, for free.”

Participating museums and parks for 2025 include:

• Adler Planetarium
• The Art Institute of Chicago
• Brookfield Zoo
• Chicago Botanic Garden
• Chicago Children’s Museum
• Chicago History Museum
• DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
• The Field Museum
• Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
• Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
• Lincoln Park Zoo
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• National Museum of Mexican Art
• National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
• Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
• John G. Shedd Aquarium

The pass is provided to Senator Tracy’s office by the Museums in the Park organization. Each pass may be used by a group of up to four people at a time and can be reserved year-round, whenever the participating locations are open.

Residents interested in reserving a pass can submit a request online at senatorjiltracy.com/museum-pass-request or call Senator Tracy’s district office at 217-223-0833 for more information.