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Millennium Park — Chicago, Illinois

Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the Great Lawn, with the downtown skyline behind. Cloud Gate is not in this frame; no comparably clear Commons view of the Bean at this quality was selected over it.

Millennium Park in Chicago: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.

Address201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

HoursOpen daily 6 a.m.–11 p.m. (City of Chicago). Welcome Center: Memorial Day–Oct 1, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; off-season 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

PricesFree

Price notesCloud Gate ('The Bean'), Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion lawn are free to enter.

Age notesAll ages. Crown Fountain is an interactive water feature in season (its water features operate from May into fall).

BookingNo reservation needed for park entry; some pavilion events are separately ticketed.

Suggested timeAbout 2 hours

ParkingMillennium Park garages (paid) beneath and beside the park.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.