Monday, August 15, 2011

August 15: Sit Back and Relax! It's Relaxation Day!




August 15th is Relaxation Day! This would be the perfect day to visit a museum or enjoy the great outdoors  by checking out a Macy's Museum Adventure Pass. 

Did you know that you can check out free Macy's Museum Adventure Passes to popular museums around the Chicagoland area at the library?

These passes allow Oak Brook Library cardholders free admission, parking, or other great deals on many local area attractions including the Brookfield Zoo, KidsWorks Children's Museum, Cantigny Park and the Morton Arboretum. One pass is available per patron and they can be used up to a week after the date they are printed.


Stop by the Youth Services or Adult Reference desks to check out these gems or call the library at 630-368-7700 for more information.


Here is a complete list of all the fantastic museums you could visit with a Macy's Museum Adventure Pass:


Air Classics Museum of Air and Space Buy one, get one; limit 2 free per visit.


Arlington Heights Museum


Bronzeville Children's Museum
Buy one, get one free; limit 2 free per visit.


Brookfield Zoo
Admits 2 people per per.


Cantigny Park
Admits 1 car per pass.


The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Buy one, get one free; limit 2 free per visit.


Cuneo Museum and Gardens


Elgin History Museum


Graue Mill and Museum


Hellenic Museum


KidsWork Children's Museum
Buy one, get one free: limit 2 free per visit.


Lake County Discovery Museum
Admits 2 people per pass.


Mitchell Museum of the American Indian


Morton Arboretum
Admits 2 people per pass.


Oriental Institute Museum


St. Charles Heritage Museum
No entry fee. 15% off at gift shop.


(Source: Museum Adventure Pass: Presented By Macy's Brochure)

(Image source: Macy's Museum Adventure Pass Website)