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