During the continued cold snap Thursday, Chicago's kids will have a number of warm places to go.

The Shedd Aquarium is offering Illinois residents free general admission into its original galleries.

Admission to the Caribbean Reef, Amazon Rising and the Waters of the World galleries at the aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, will be free for the day.

Residents can also purchase discounted admission to Shedd’s other exhibits. The aquarium is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

The Museum of Science and Industry is also open Thursday, and offering free admission for all Illinois residents. Admission to the museum will be free on all weekdays through January 30 for state residents, the museum announced.

Certain YMCA locations across the city will also be open to host the "School Days Out" program, which features things like arts and crafts, computer activities, homework help and gym games for kids.

Navy Pier’s Winter Wonderfest will be open Thursday through Sunday, offering special deals on admission and attractions. The indoor carnival offers ice skating, snow tubing and other activities.