Museum of the Chicago Historical Society (CHS), founded in 1856 to study and interpret Chicago's history
General Information
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Saturday: 9:30am–4:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm–5:00pm
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Tuesday–Saturday: 9:30am–4:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm–5:00pm
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Fees:
Adults: $19
Seniors (65+): $17
Students (19–22): $17
Illinois residents 18 and under: Free
Children 12 and under: Free
Seniors (65+): $17
Students (19–22): $17
Illinois residents 18 and under: Free
Children 12 and under: Free
Pet Policy:
Pets are not permitted inside the museum.
Service animals are welcome.
Service animals are welcome.
Closest cities with hotels:
Chicago, Illinois (located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood)
Seasons:
Open year-round
Spring and Fall are ideal for combining museum visits with Lincoln Park and the Lakefront Trail
Summer offers walking tours and outdoor programs
Winter provides an excellent indoor cultural experience
Spring and Fall are ideal for combining museum visits with Lincoln Park and the Lakefront Trail
Summer offers walking tours and outdoor programs
Winter provides an excellent indoor cultural experience
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Downtown Chicago (3 mi): Take Clark Street north through the Near North Side into Lincoln Park. The Chicago History Museum is located at the intersection of Clark Street and North Avenue near Lincoln Park and the Lakefront Trail.
Overview
Chicago History Museum is the museum of the Chicago Historical Society (CHS). The CHS was founded in 1856 to study and interpret Chicago's history. The museum has been located in Lincoln Park since the 1930s at the intersection of North Avenue in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood.
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