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Opening days in Chicago: what's closed on Tuesday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 9 top attractions in Chicago with known opening hours, 1 close on Tuesday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Tuesday in Chicago
1 closed · 8 open
Closed on Tuesday
Open on Tuesday
- Millennium Park6:00–23:00Open late
- Navy Pier11:00–20:00
- Willis Tower9:00–22:00Open late
- Shedd Aquarium9:00–21:00Open late
- Field Museum9:00–17:00
- Adler Planetarium11:00–16:00
- Lincoln Park Zoo10:00–17:00
- Chicago French Market7:00–19:00
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Park | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 6–23 |
| Navy Pier | 11–20 | 11–20 | 11–20 | 11–20 | 11–21 | 11–21 | 11–20 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | 11–17 | ✕ | 11–17 | 11–20 | 11–17 | 11–17 | 11–17 |
| Willis Tower | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 |
| Shedd Aquarium | 9–17 | 9–21 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–18 | 9–17 |
| Field Museum | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Adler Planetarium | 9–16 | 11–16 | ✕ | 11–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Chicago French Market | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 9–16 | ✕ |
Open late in Chicago
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Millennium ParkOpen late until 23:00 on every day
- Navy PierOpen late until 21:00 on Fri and Sat
- Willis TowerOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- Shedd AquariumOpen late until 21:00 on Tue
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Chicago closed on Tuesday?
Some are. 1 of the 9 top sights in Chicago with known hours close on Tuesday: Art Institute of Chicago. The other 8 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Chicago?
On Sunday, 8 of the 9 top sights in Chicago are open: Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Art Institute of Chicago, Willis Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Lincoln Park Zoo.
Which attractions in Chicago are open every day?
6 top sights in Chicago are open all seven days: Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo.
Which sights in Chicago are open late?
Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, Shedd Aquarium stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-24). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (America/Chicago).
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