Spring break is the perfect time to explore all that Illinois has to offer! Whether you're looking for a fun family outing, a cultural experience, or something new, Explore More Illinois makes it easy to plan your next adventure.
What is Explore More Illinois?
Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues.
How do I access Explore More Illinois?
You can click here to access the Explore More Illinois login page. You can also go directly to https://exploremore.quipugroup.net and choose the Addison Public Library from the drop down menu, then enter your library card barcode and PIN.
How do I get a pass?
Log in with your library card and browse for passes by date or attractions. (If you don't know your PIN or password, or if you have problems logging into Explore More Illinois, please contact us!)
Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. You can have three active reservations per library card. Cancel your reservation(s) if you are unable to attend, otherwise the reservation will count as being used. Remember that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation.
For a complete list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Explore More Illinois FAQ Page.
- 1843 Durant-Peterson House Museum / St. Charles
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum / Springfield
- American Writers Museum / Chicago
- Bix Beiderbecke Museum & Archives / Davenport, IA
- Bronzeville Children's Museum / Chicago
- Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center / Buffalo Grove
- Cantigny / Wheaton
- Chicago a cappella / Chicago
- Chicago Academy of Sciences Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum / Chicago
- Chicago Children's Museum / Chicago
- Chicago History Museum / Chicago
- Chicago Hounds Major League Rugby / Bridgeview
- Chicago Maritime Museum / Chicago
- Chicago Stars FC / Bridgeview
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Chicago
- Children's Discovery Museum / Normal
- Civil War Museum / Kenosha, WI
- David Davis Mansion Historical Site / Bloomington
- Des Plaines History Center / Des Plaines
- Dillon Home / Sterling
- Dinosaur Discovery Museum / Kenosha, WI
- Doudna Fine Arts Center / Charleston
- DuPage Children's Museum / Naperville
- DuPage Symphony Orchestra / Naperville
- Edwards Place / Springfield
- Evanston History Center / Evanston
- Exploration Station / Bourbonnais
- First Floor Theater / Chicago, IL
- Forest Park Nature Center / Peoria Heights
- The Forge: Lemont Quaries / Lemont
- Fox River Grove Memorial Public Library / Fox River Grove
- German American Heritage Center & Museum / Davenport, IA
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry / Chicago
- Haitian American Museum of Chicago / Chicago
- Harris Theater for Music and Dance / Chicago
- Illinois Holocaust Museum / Skokie
- Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra / Ottawa, IL
- Kankakee Valley Theatre Association / Kankakee, IL
- Kenosha Public Museum / Kenosha, WI
- Kidzeum of Health and Science / Springfield
- Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art / Oak Brook
- Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art / Evanston
- The Morton Arboretum / Lisle
- Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago / Chicago
- National Museum of Mexican Art / Chicago
- Oakton College Performing Arts Center / Des Plaines
- Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum / Peoria
- Quad City Botanical Center / Rock Island
- Raupp Museum / Buffalo Grove
- Springfield Art Association / Springfield
- Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens / Rockford
- Vermilion County Museum / Danville
- Volo Museum / Volo
- Western Illinois Museum / Macomb
This list was last updated on March 18, 2025. The list of participating and attractions and their offers are subject to change.
New and Featured Attractions
American Writers Museum / Chicago, IL
The American Writers Museum is an interactive playground for literature lovers who want to learn more about their favorite writers and discover new ones. Multiple galleries with hands-on exhibits engage visitors of all ages.
Offer: Free admission for up to four people. Children 12 and under are always free. Excludes programs and special events.
Chicago Academy of Sciences Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum / Chicago, IL
For over 165 years, the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has served a unique role in the city of Chicago connecting people of all ages to nature and science through immersive exhibits, fun family events, important conservation research and in-depth education programs, inspiring the wonder in all of us. Located near the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Offer: Receive complimentary admission for library card holder plus 1 other guest.
Chicago Hounds Major League Rugby / Bridgeview, IL
We are a professional rugby team that joined the Major League Rugby competition in 2023. As the only professional Chicago Sports team to win a play-off match in 2024, we are thrilled to enter our third season. All our matches are played at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, and we offer an exciting, and FUN family friendly atmosphere. Even if you have no idea what rugby is, rest assured you will have a great time.
Offer: 20% Off Match Tickets (Up to 4 Tickets)
Chicago Stars FC / Bridgeview, IL
Founded in 2007, Chicago Stars FC (formerly known as the Chicago Red Stars) was a key founding member of Women’s Professional Soccer and later became one of the original eight teams in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in 2013. The team has established itself as a consistent powerhouse, making the playoffs for seven straight years from 2015 to 2022. The team plays its home matches at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, a rare soccer-specific venue in the league with an all-grass playing and practice surface.
Offer: Receive discounted tickets to select Chicago Stars FC games and receive one free ticket. At least one ticket must be purchased at the discounted price to receive the one free ticket.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Chicago, IL
Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is consistently hailed as one of the greatest orchestras in the world. Performing in over 150 concerts each year, the CSO's talented musicians are the driving force behind the ensemble's famous sound heard on best-selling recordings as well as in performances in Chicago and on tour throughout the United States and around the globe.
Offer: Discounted Tickets to Select Thursday Evening and Family Matinee Concerts! Enjoy access to $35 tickets on the Main Floor for Thursdays with the CSO and $15 tickets on the Main Floor for Family Matinees for up to 4 people.
The Morton Arboretum / Lisle, IL
Open 365 days a year from 9:00 a.m. to sunset, The Morton Arboretum is a living laboratory and outdoor museum. Explore trees, gardens, and natural areas on trails, roads, and paved paths. Participate in family-friendly activities and exhibitions. Hours of operation vary seasonally.
Offer: Free admission for four individuals and free parking for one car. Includes access to our 1700 acre campus, including our seasonal sculpture exhibit and our Children’s Garden.
Oakton College Performing Arts Center / Des Plaines, IL
The Oakton College Performing Arts Center, originally built in as a lecture hall, was renovated in 2001, adding a shop, dressing rooms and a black box/studio theatre. Today, the Oakton College Performing Arts Center provides a unique theatrical experience with a 262-seat mainstage and an 85-seat black box/studio theater.
Offer: Receive special discounted $2 tickets available for all our shows.