Specialty: Chicago History
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
Features: Collects, interprets and presents history of Chicago and Illinois through exhibits, tours and programs
Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (9:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Thursday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

Sunday - Noon to 5:00 pm

Admission:
Adults - $14.00
Seniors (65+) and Students (13-22) - $12.00
Children, 6-12 years - Free

Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted

Parking: Pay lot, $5.50 (with validation) one block north of La Salle Street and Stockton Drive

ADA: Wheelchair accessible

*Did you know that the Chicago History Museum is the City's Oldest Cultural Institution?

The Chicago History Museum is a research museum that collects and exhibits artifacts, images and documents pertaining to the history of our city, state and country.

The museum's mission is to:

Since its move over a decade ago to its current home, it has achieved its goals and continues to strive to be an important contributor to our city.

The Chicago History Museum has a unique way of bringing our history to life. Among its exhibits; “We the People”, about our Revolution and our Constitution; “A House Divided”, about the Civil War and the contributions of Abraham Lincoln; "The Chicago Fire;" "Chicago Politics;" "Chicago Architecture;" and of course; the "Black Sox of 1919" and "Al Capone."

The Perfect Place For: Learning about Chicago, Illinois and U.S. history