Hernandez Announces Free Museum Programs for Constituents

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is offering constituents of the 50th District three museum programs allowing them to receive 4 tickets to explore up to 16 museums in the state of Illinois, as well as the Paramount Theater in Aurora. 

“Many museums are not accessible to the general public because of their prices, and that’s why it’s so exciting to be able to offer our community members free opportunities to explore the diverse culture, history and beauty our state has to offer,” said Hernandez. “I’m hopeful that this program will benefit my community by allowing them to enjoy new experiences with their families throughout the state and to have fun learning something new!”

The first program allows each of Hernandez’s constituents to receive up to four tickets to visit the Abraham Lincoln Museum in Springfield. The second program allows each constituent to receive four tickets each month to visit the following museums:

• Adler Planetarium
• Brookfield Zoo
• Chicago Botanic Garden
• Lincoln Park Zoo
• The Art Institute of Chicago
• Chicago History Museum
• DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
• The Field Museum
• Museum of Science and Industry
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• National Museum of Mexican Art
• National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
• Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
• The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
• John G. Shedd Aquarium

Finally, in the fall, Hernandez plans to establish a new pilot program that will offer a limited number of free Paramount Theatre tickets for residents of the 50th district, particularly those who have not been able to experience Paramount plays before. 

“History and culture are an essential part of the education of our communities,” said Hernandez. “By educating ourselves on different cultures, we create a community that is compassionate, safe and empathetic—qualities too often hard to find in times like these.”

For more information or to register, call the district office at 630-270-1848 or visit their social media at https://www.instagram.com/rep.bhernandez/. For more information on program eligibility, visit https://www.elections.il.gov.