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Cantigny Park — Wheaton, Illinois
Cantigny Park in Wheaton: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Admission is free; parking is charged per vehicle.
Address1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
HoursGardens & grounds (official Hours and Fees page): Nov 2–15, Wed–Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Nov 18–Jan 3, Wed–Sun 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Tuesdays in season; January–February open Fri–Sun only. Last admission 30 minutes before close
PricesAdmission is free; parking is charged per vehicle
Price notes2026 parking fees (official): $6 weekday / $16 weekend through October; $6 daily in November–December ($11 after 3 p.m. during Christmas at Cantigny); $21 on concert nights and special events. Cantigny is cashless. Museums for All cardholders park free: see Perks.
Age notesAll ages; admission is charged per vehicle rather than per person, so age bands do not affect price.
BookingAdmission/parking can be purchased online in advance; walk-up entry at the gate.
Suggested timeAbout 3 hours
ParkingOn-site lots; the fee is the per-vehicle parking charge listed in priceNote.
Verified perk: Museums for AllPresent an EBT (Link) or WIC card for admission for one vehicle with up to eight passengers — parking rate FREE — with full access to the gardens, museums and special events (ticketed events, fee-based programs, paid tours and shop/restaurant discounts excluded). Available every operating day.
Verified perk: First Wednesday Free AdmissionFree admission (per-vehicle parking) on the first Wednesday of every month.
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