I love going to museums and aquariums. It’s always fun to see the exhibits and animals, learning new things, expanding my mind, and taking lots and lots of pictures. Chicago certainly doesn’t lack for institutions such as the Field Museum or the Museum of Science and Industry. Since relocating here, I’ve managed to visit the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago as well as the always fun Shedd Aquarium. There are plenty more places that I definitely want to visit like the Museum of Contemporary Art. I’m also very curious to see what the International Museum of Surgical Science has in store…

Since regaining employment, and I hardly have the time to go visit any of these places. And I am a bit reluctant to go on weekends. I’ve learned that I really enjoy visiting during off hours, when there are hardly any crowds. It’s a more relaxing and enjoyable experience, for me at least.

I’ve been tinkering around with the idea to buy annual memberships to the museums. Basically, I pay a one time fee for a year’s membership; and I can visit the museums as many times as I would like. With a membership I would ideally go visit an exhibit after a day at work, maybe look at one exhibit for an hour or two, then go home. Instead of visiting all the exhibits in one day, I can see them all when ever I want at my leisure. I also think it’s great to support the museums themselves.

Once I get settled into my new place, I’ll definitely be looking closer at the membership criteria. What do you guys think?

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