Jane Addams Hull-House Museum - Fast Facts

Hull-House Museum Overview:

The Hull-House Museum, a Chicago Landmark, is almost all that survives from Jane Addams' settlement community that she first established in 1889. She created Hull-House as a social support network for area immigrants and those in need. Within a decade, the settlement grew to a 13-building complex with a gym, theater, cafeterias, and more.

Addams' example at the Hull-House sparked a movement of social workers, and her national and international influence expanded remarkably. In 1931, she won the Nobel Peace Prize.

The museum honors Addams' life and legacy and contains many original items from the Hull-House era.

Hull-House Museum Location:

The museum is located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago and is officially affiliated with the university.


800 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60607
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Hull-House Museum Hours:

Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.
Mondays and Saturdays: Closed

Also closed on MLK Birthday, Easter Sunday, Fourth of July, for a week during the summer, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and at times during the holidays. Be sure to call before you go.

Hull-House Museum Admission and Tickets:

Admission to the museum is free. No tickets are issued. Group tours are available.

More About Jane Addams:

• Jane Addams Biography
• Jane Addams Quotes

Watch Out for the Ghosts:

The Hull-House Museum has a reputation for ghosts and apparitions. Our About.com Guide to the Paranormal features photos of the Hull-House Museum Ghosts on his site. If you capture any on film during your visit, please drop me an e-mail here.