Taking the whole family to a museum is always fun, but it can get a little bit pricey, especially if you have several children. Luckily there are plenty of museums within driving distance that are offering free and discounted admissions days this summer.

If you're interested in taking a little road trip, Chicago has many free days for the Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Children's Museum, Botanical Gardens and more. Check out Timeout Chicago's website for more info.

If you want to stay a little bit closer to home, some of our the museums in the QCA and nearby cities are also offering discounts. Also, don't forget libraries in the QCA often have free passes you can check out for the Putnam, German Heritage Museum and the Figge.

As part of the Blue Star Museum program, all active duty military personnel and up to five family members receive free general Admission, now through Labor Day.

Independence Day: Veterans receive free general Admission.

Father's Day (June 19): Fathers receive free general admission with paid child.

Grandparent's Day (September 11): All grandparents receive General Admission with paid child.

Veteran's Day (September 7): Veterans receive free general admission.

Father's Day: Free admission for fathers.

Veteran's Day: Free admission for veterans.

Always free for children under age 4.

Free admission after 5 PM on Thursdays.

Free admission to seniors the first Thursday of every month.

Always free admission for active duty military, spouses and children.

Always free for children under one year.

Active duty military, spouse and children always pay $4 admission.

Always free for children under 5.

Free for active duty military and families, now through Labor Day.

Father's Day: Free admission for dads.

Active military always free.

Always free for children under 12.

Father's Day: Free admission for dads.

Free admission from 5PM-8PM on the third Friday of every month for STEM family free night, through August (dates change in September, check out their website for more info).

Free general admission for active duty military and up to 5 family members, now through Labor Day through the Blue Star Museum program.

Father's Day: Free admission for dads.

Father's Day: Free admission for dads.