Illinois resident free days illinois residents enjoy free admission to shedd aquarium on select free days throughout the year! see the next illinois resident free days. please note: a $3 transaction fee applies to illinois free day tickets reserved online. this helps ensure access to as many neighbors as possible by validating orders. museums. Free days, free admissions, reduced admissions information for tourists and visitors of shedd aquarium.. Illinois residents enjoy free admission 52 days a year on the shedd aquarium free admission days. experience unbelievable animals from around the world. free admission includes all permanent exhibits, amphibians special exhibit, aquatic presentation (subject to availability) and seasonal stingray touch (open late may to october). 4-d experience admission is a $4.95 upgrade for all guests..
Shedd_aquarium, manager at shedd aquarium, responded to this review responded january 29, 2015 hi grelhay- we�re so sorry to hear your shedd experience wasn�t what you expected. your total experience pass should have included access to our shows, and we want to make sure you�re able to see them.. The shedd aquarium is located at 1200 s lake shore dr, 312-939-2438. the first floor of the shedd (the original building) is 225,000 square feet. when you add on the oceanarium and other newer areas the whole shedd is 480,550 square feet which is a lot of territory to cover.. These free days for illinois residents at the shedd aquarium are a great deal because admission is $39.95 for adults and $29.95 for children ages 3 to 11. chicago residents save 50% and their tickets are $19.95 for adults and $14.95 for children..