Hours & Fees
Spend the day at Cantigny!
Hours
Christmas at Cantigny Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday - Sunday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed |
Ice Rink, Le Jardin and Cocoa Cabana Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday - Friday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10 am - 10 pm |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed |
Beginning January 6, the Ice Rink will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 4 – 9 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 9 pm.
Gardens & Grounds
| Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| November 18 - December 31 | Wednesday - Sunday | 10 am - 3 pm |
| November 18 - December 31 | Mondays and Tuesdays | Closed |
| January 2025 | Closed | |
| February 2025 | Friday - Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| September 4 - October 31 | Wednesday - Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
| November 1 - December 29 | Wednesday - Sunday | 10 am - 4 pm |
| December 30 - January 31 | Closed | Closed |
| February 2025 | Friday - Sunday | 10 am - 5 pm |
2024 Holiday and Special Event Hours
Memorial Day: First Division Museum is open
D-Day Weekend (June 6-9): First Division Museum will remain open until 8:30 pm
June 23: Cantigny will only be accessible to Jazz and Wine Fest attendees until 6pm
July 19: The First Division Museum will close at 4 pm
July 20: Cantigny will only be accessible to Voyage en France attendees, and the First Division Museum will close at 4 pm
Labor Day: Cantigny is open until 10 pm, First Division Museum is open until 5 pm
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Cantigny is open, First Division Museum is closed
Thanksgiving: Cantigny & First Division Museum are closed November 28. The First Division Museum will also be closed on November 29
Christmas: Cantigny & First Division Museum are closed December 24 & 25
New Year’s Eve: Cantigny is open December 30-31, the First Division Museum is closed
Cantigny Admission
Cantigny now sells admission in advance. Admission is still by the vehicle, not person, but fees vary by day. The gardens and grounds are open daily. For complete pricing, visit our event calendar.
Please note: Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Winter Parking Fees:
- $5 weekdays and $15 weekends through November 21
- Free parking on Veterans Day (November 11)
- $5 daytime parking and $10 evening parking during Christmas at Cantigny
- $5 parking in January and February 2025
Commercial Vehicle Fees
Visit Cantigny for free with Toys for Tots
Cantigny’s annual Toys for Tots drive will run from November 9 through December 13. Donation boxes are located inside the Visitors Center. Guests donating a toy will receive free parking from 10 am – 3 pm on days Cantigny is open. Discounts are not available after 3 pm or for Christmas at Cantigny admission.
We encourage everyone to visit Toys for Tots for current donation guidelines. Toys for ages 0-12 are accepted and must be new, unwrapped, and in their original boxes. Realistic toy weapons are not accepted. Toys for older children are especially needed.
For questions about donating, please contact Dayana Garcia or call 630.260.8269.
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Parking Rate | $1/car |
| Annual Rate | $10/year |
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 $1.
Are you a photographer? Check out these separate fees in our Photo & Video Guidelines section.