History begins here.

Native Chicagoan or first-time visitor?
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the city’s vast and colorful history. Only at the Chicago History Museum.

Hours
Monday – Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday
12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.

Open every day except
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Admission
$14 adults

$12 seniors (65+) and students (13-22)

Free for children 12 or under.

Free admission on Mondays.

Admission includes your choice of a variety of audio tours and access to all special exhibitions.

Accessibility
All public spaces and most restrooms are wheelchair accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs and a listening system are available on gallery tours.

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Map of Chicago History Museum's location

Getting Here
The Chicago History Museum is located at 1601 North Clark Street, at the south end of Lincoln Park at North Avenue.

From Expressway
From 90/94, exit at North Avenue, drive east to LaSalle Street and turn left. Make a left on Stockton Drive to the parking garage.

From Lake Shore Drive
From Lake Shore Drive, exit at North Avenue and drive west. Turn right on Stockton Drive to the parking garage.

Parking
Public parking is conveniently located one block north of the Museum at Clark and LaSalle streets. Enter on Stockton Drive. Parking validation and handicapped parking are available.

By CTA
CTA buses 11, 22, 36, 72, 73, 151 and 156 all stop nearby. For travel information, call 312.836.7000
or visit transitchicago.com.