Chicago History Museum - Fast Facts

Formerly known as the Chicago Historical Society, the Chicago History Museum has been collecting, interpreting, protecting, and housing the city's history since 1856.

Their collections include more than 22 million items spanning seven categories: Archives and Manuscripts, Architecture, Costumes, Deocrative and Industrial Arts, Prints and Photographs, Painting and Sculpture, and Library materials.

The Museum is a non-profit organization and is funded by a variety of governmental and private sources.

The Chicago History Museum is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Clark Street and North Avenue.

1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(312)642-4600
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• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
• Monday is their FREE admission day.
• Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

General Admission (Includes access to Special Exhibits):

• Adults - $14
• Seniors over 65 and students ages 13 to 22 - $12
• Children under 12 - FREE
• Admission is FREE for DuSable Museum and National Museum of Mexican Art members.

Please note that admission fees and hours are subject to change.