Forget the snow, visit a Museum on Us this weekend

Chicago weather doesn't always cooperate. Months ago snow would have been a welcome delight. Now, as winter comes to a close, snow can put a damper on the best laid plans. Why not have the family forget the cold this weekend and take advantage of the Museums on Us program.

Museums on Us will offer free general admission to some of the nations best museums. In the Chicago area, there are five world class locales that will participate. These venues include Adler Planetarium, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago History Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art and Shedd Aquarium.

To participate in this special program, present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institutions. This offer is available to cardholders only. Guests are not eligible for free admission. Special programs or events are not included in this promotion.

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The purpose of Museums on Us is to increase the access to the arts across the United States. The program brings new audiences and increased attention to some of the nations most celebrated institutions.

Stay warm as our city deals with a blanket of snow and head to one of the city's great cultural centers this weekend.

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