Yes, Chicago offers several free museums and attractions. The Art Institute of Chicago offers free admission to Illinois residents every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. The Museum of Contemporary Photography, the Chicago Cultural Center and the National Museum of Mexican Art are free year-round. Lincoln Park Zoo is also free and offers visitors the opportunity to see over 1,000 animals. Don't forget to walk through the city's many public parks, including the famous Millennium Park with its iconic "bean" sculpture and free outdoor concerts and events held throughout the year.