Chicago History Museum, Illinois, United States
4.5 (1.179 reviews) Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #46 in Chicago History Museums
Chicago Overview
From Chicago's sports to politics, the Union Stockyards to the Great Chicago Fire - there's so much to explore at the Chicago History Museum. Dive right in with the Museum's exhibitions and programs or get out and explore the city through guided tours and events. Founded in 1856, the Chicago History Museum shares Chicago's stories, serving as a hub of scholarship and learning, inspiration and civic engagement. If you live in Chicago or visit here and are curious about the city's past, present and future, the museum should be your first stop.
Address
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-6038
Mobile
Website
http://www.chicagohistory.org
Working hours
Monday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8:57
User Ratings
4.5 based on (1.179 reviews)
Reviews
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5Taylor B 5:00 PM Mar 23, 2021
So many interesting exhibits
The Chicago History Museum has reopened. My wife and I are long-time members who live only a block away and we really missed our frequent visits. It doesn't matter whether there is a special exhibit to see. There are so many permanent exhibits, all focused on the history of Chicago. Located at 1601 North Clark Street, at North Avenue and Clark Street, in the Lincoln Park and Old Town neighborhoods, the museum features over 22 million artifacts, exhibits and interactive programming. Plus a book store and cafe. There is always something to see or something you want to see again. Like Lincoln Chicago, a glimpse of the city that Abraham Lincoln knew; Remembering Dr. King, 1929-1968, which depicts key moments in Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's work and the Civil Rights movement with special focus on his time in Chicago; Millions of Moments, the Chicago Sun-Times' photo collection of 150 images, highlights from 5 million negatives spanning the 1940s to the early 2000s; and Women's Activism in Chicago, tales of women and their struggle to earn the right to vote. More good news from the Chicago History Museum: Ground was broken in early March on a multifaceted park beautification project, construction of the Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail, an interpretative path through the park space to the north, east and south of the museum. And, yes, Lincoln's deathbed is still there.
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4LanceCT 5:00 PM Aug 13, 2022
Good museum, a little confusing but well done
Good museum on the history of Chicago, our big complaint was the layout was unclear. Start where the giant locomotive is, then go through that area and come back to the Chicago FIre location. Not a lot of staff on the second floor to ask questions, which is where the main part of the museum is. On the first floor, take a look at the dioramas and then search in the kid's area for the excellent video comparing photographs of the city at different times. It's too easy to miss and it was a highlight. You can skip the movie, it was geared towards little kids and my 13 year old couldn't believe how ridiculous it was, you will agree with him
