Hours & Fees
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Cantigny Has Gone Cashless!
As of February 1, we only accept credit, debit, and digital payments for all transactions. Thank you for embracing change with us!
Why the Change?
- Faster, more secure transactions
- Improved guest experience
- Reduced wait times
Accepted Payment Options
- Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover)
- Debit Cards
- Digital Payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
Cantigny Golf will go cashless beginning November 19.
Hours
Gardens & Grounds
| Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| January | Closed | |
| February | Friday - Sunday | 9 am - 5 pm |
| March | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 6 pm |
| April 1 - May 23 | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 9 pm |
| May 24 - September 1 | Wednesday - Monday | 7 am - 9 pm |
| September 2 - October 31 | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 9 pm |
| November 1 - 16 | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 6 pm |
| November 19 - January 4 | Wednesday - Sunday | 9 am - 3 pm |
| Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| December 30 - January 31 | Closed | Closed |
| February | Friday - Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| March - November 16 | Wednesday - Monday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| November 19 - January 4 | Wednesday - Sunday | 10 am - 3 pm |
2025 Holiday and Special Event Hours
Memorial Day: First Division Museum is open
June 15: Cantigny will only be accessible to Jazz and Wine Fest attendees until 6pm
July 12: Cantigny will only be accessible to Rockin’ for Our Vets attendees
Labor Day: First Division Museum is open
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: First Division Museum is open
Thanksgiving: Cantigny & First Division Museum are closed November 27
Christmas and Christmas Eve: Cantigny & First Division Museum are closed December 24 & 25
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: Cantigny & First Division Museum are closed December 31 & January 1, 2026
Cantigny Admission
Cantigny now sells admission in advance. Admission is still by the vehicle, not person, but fees vary by day. For daily parking, visit our admission calendar.
Please note: Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing time.
2025 Parking Fees (beginning March 1):
- $5 parking in January and February
- $6 daily March 1 through April 4
- $6 weekdays and $16 weekends April 5 through November 16
- $16 Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
- $21 parking for special events and concerts
- Free parking on Veterans Day (November 11)
- $6 parking until 3 pm and $11 evening parking during Christmas at Cantigny, November 19 – January 4 (Parking fee will be waived for advance Christmas at Cantigny purchases.)
Commercial Vehicle Fees
Visit Cantigny for free with Toys for Tots
Cantigny’s annual Toys for Tots drive will run from October 25 through December 5. Guests donating a toy will receive free parking on days Cantigny is open.
- October 25 – November 16: Donations cover free parking all day.
- November 21 – December 5: Donations cover free daytime parking until 3 pm.
Donation boxes are located inside the Visitors Center. Guests may also drop off smaller donations at the Parking Booth.
We encourage everyone to visit the Marine Toys for Tots website for current donation guidelines. Toys for ages 0-12 are accepted and must be new, unwrapped, and in their original packaging. Realistic toy weapons are not accepted. Toys for older children are especially needed.
For questions about donating, please contact cantigny@cantigny.org or call 630.260.8261.
Group Visits
We encourage all groups that are planning a visit to contact us ahead of time with your details and any questions you may have about Cantigny, including available dates, fees, museum hours, and special events. Certain school special education groups, transition programs, and special recreation associations may qualify for free parking. Those groups must provide at least a week’s notice of their visit. If your visit is not arranged with enough notice, regular parking fees will apply. To schedule a group visit, please email cantigny@cantigny.org or call 630-260-8162.
Museums for All Fees
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Parking Rate | Free |
Museums for All is a cooperative initiative between the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) to encourage increased and regular museum attendance by low-income and underserved families.
Museums for All allows any visitor with a state-issued Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Link card, WIC card, or SUN Bucks card to enter the park for free on regular parking fee days. For signature event pricing, please call 630-260-8162.
Are you a photographer? Check out these separate fees in our Photo & Video Guidelines section.