Chicago History Museum

4.6$$· Moderate

Explore the rich stories, artifacts, and culture of the Windy City

Address

1601 N Clark St
chicago, IL 60614

Opening hours

Sunday	12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday	9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Entry fees

Adults	$19.00
Kids	$0.00
Seniors	$17.00

Illinois Resident Children 18 and under, Non-Illinois Resident 12 and under, Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department, City Colleges of Chicago students, faculty, staff, Illinois Teachers, and US Armed Services receive free entry. Illinois Residents get free entry on Illinois Residents Free Days. Visit https://www.chicagohistory.org/visit/ to know the free days. Students and EBT cardholders receive discounted entry.

Located at the southern edge of Lincoln Park, the Chicago History Museum showcases the city's vibrant past through engaging multimedia exhibits, historic photos, and rare artifacts. Highlights include the compelling Great Chicago Fire display, Abraham Lincoln memorabilia, and galleries celebrating local architecture and music. It offers an engaging and family-friendly deep dive into the events that shaped modern Chicago.

Quick tip: Illinois residents and active military personnel should check for free admission days and special discounts before booking.

Expert notes

Visit https://www.chicagohistory.org/events/ to check out the special events. A maximum group size of 50 is allowed; one adult for every nine students in grades 2–12 is required.

Features

Educational Workshops
Exhibitions
Family Fun
People Watching
Private Events
Walking Around
Wheelchair Accessible

Special occasion reservations

Submit an event inquiry at https://www.chicagohistory.org/events/host-an-event/event-inquiry/ for hosting an event (corporate, weddings, meetings, etc.). Visit https://www.chicagohistory.org/events/host-an-event/ for additional details.

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