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Chicago History Museum – tickets, prices, what to expect

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Chicago History Museum showcases Chicago’s and America’s history by selecting permanent and temporary exhibits drawn from the Museum’s nearly 22 million items. 

The Museum was founded in 1856 to study and interpret Windy City’s history. 

It is a must-visit Chicago attraction for both kids and adults.

This article shares everything you must know before booking your Chicago History Museum tickets.

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What to expect at Chicago History Museum

You will see numerous historical treasures, including a piece of the old Fort Dearborn, a restored original L train car, a re-created jazz club, and the first locomotive to operate in Chicago.

Learn about Chicago’s history with the “Sensing Chicago” exhibit, riding a high-wheel bike, hearing the Great Chicago Fire, and even eating a famous Chicago-style hot dog.

Temporary exhibits cover everything from Chicago art to the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Chicagoans, as well as the city’s fashion history.

Explore the sights of bustling Maxwell Street in the 1950s.

Stare down from an I-beam at the top of the Sears Tower in the 1970s.

You can also feel the intensity of the Great Chicago Fire and the majesty of the World’s Columbian Exposition.


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Chicago History Museum tickets

This Chicago’s History Museum ticket gets you access to all the permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Since this is a Skip the Line ticket, you can avoid the lines at the ticket counter. 

On the day of your visit, you can show the History Museum entry ticket on your mobile and walk in. 

You must choose between a morning visit or an afternoon visit on the booking page. 

You can cancel this ticket up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Cost of tickets

Adult ticket (13 to 64 years): US $19
Senior ticket (65+ years): US $17
Student ticket (13 to 22 years, with ID): US $17
Child ticket (Up to 12 years): Free entry


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Layout of the Museum

First floor layout of Chicago History Museum
Second floor layout of Chicago History Museum

Download floor plan of Chicago’s History Museum (155 kb, PDF)


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How to reach History Museum

Chicago History Museum address is 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. Get Directions

It is best to reach the Museum by public transportation. 

CTA buses 22, 36, 72, 73, 151, and 156 stop nearby. 

The Brown Line Sedgwick station and Red Line Clark/Division station are less than a kilometer (half a mile) from the Museum.


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Chicago History Museum’s timings

The Chicago History Museum is open from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm from Tuesday to Saturday.

On Sundays, it is open from 12 pm to 5 pm.

The Museum remains closed on Mondays.

The last entry is one hour before closure.

Sources

# Home.chicagohistory.org
# Fieldmuseum.org
# Tripadvisor.com
# Wikipedia.org

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