1601 N Clark St, chicago
Architecture, Museum
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$0-$19
It is a museum and research center for Chicago and U.S. history. Museum offers a variety of programs, dynamic exhibitions, tours, publications, special events, and programming that connects people to Chicago's history and each other. It is excellent for kids and adults to get a basic understanding of the city by going through different periods in history. The Museum Store has many fun Chicago goodies, from posters to Frank Lloyd Wright-style items, books, DVDs, toys, mugs, magnets, ornaments, coasters, jewelry, and more.
Visitors can bring lunches. Big backpacks are not allowed in the exhibitions.
- 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.
- Admission ticket fees
- Children Free
- Youth $17
- Adults $19
- Senior citizens $17
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- 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.
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Family Fun
- Exhibitions
- Walking Around
- People Watching
- Educational Workshops
- Private Events
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.
- Monday Closed
- 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 9:00 am-4:30 pm
- Sunday 12:00 pm-5:00 pm