Hours & Fees
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Hours
Gardens & Grounds
| Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| January 9 - 31 | Friday - Sunday | Ice Rink & Visitors Center Only |
| February | Friday - Sunday | 10 am - 6 pm |
| March | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 6 pm |
| April 1 - May 24 | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 9 pm |
| May 25 - September 7 | Wednesday - Monday | 7 am - 9 pm |
| September 9 - October 31 | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 9 pm |
| November 1 - 15 | Wednesday - Monday | 9 am - 6 pm |
| November 16 - January 3 | Wednesday - Sunday | 9 am - 3 pm |
| Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| December 29 - February 5 | Closed | Closed |
| February 6 - 28 | Friday - Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| March - November 15 | Wednesday - Monday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| November 20 - December 27 | Wednesday - Sunday | 10 am - 3 pm |
2026 Holiday and Special Event Hours
Memorial Day: First Division Museum is open
June 21: Cantigny will only be accessible to Jazz Fest attendees until 6pm
July 11: Cantigny will only be accessible to concert attendees
Labor Day: First Division Museum is open
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: First Division Museum is open
Thanksgiving: Cantigny & First Division Museum are closed November 26
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, 2027
Gift Card System Upgrade
As of November 14, E-gift cards are available for purchase online, and can be redeemed throughout the entire Cantigny property beginning November 19.
Balances on existing gift cards have been transferred to the new system, and can be checked at the link below.
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: Cantigny is cashless. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing time.
2026 Parking Fees :
- $6 daytime parking in January and February
Commercial Vehicle Fees
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.