Chicago History Museum

2 hrs

Explore the Chicago History Museum's artifacts, photographs and oral histories to discover moments and milestones in Chicago’s history.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Museums

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$14.00$15.56

Child 4–12 yearsi

$9.80$10.89

Estimated total · $14.00

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Overview

Discover Chicago’s story from the ground up at the Chicago History Museum.

Home to more than 20 million items, this fascinating museum brings the city’s past to life through immersive permanent and temporary exhibitions. Explore captivating galleries filled with photography, documents, artifacts, and personal stories that trace Chicago’s evolution — from iconic moments in U.S. history to the everyday experiences of the people who shaped the city.

It’s the perfect place to dig into the real Chicago and uncover something new around every corner.

Location

1601 North Clark Street
60614 Chicago

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Aria W.
Mar 2026
Great value versus buying tickets separately. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Elena P.
Dec 2025
We’d happily do this again. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Ben B.
Mar 2026
Great value versus buying tickets separately. even though it was a busy day.

Noah P.
Feb 2026
Helpful crew and clear instructions. — glad we prioritized it.

Noah T.
May 2025
Great value versus buying tickets separately. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Marcus D.
Jan 2025
Great value versus buying tickets separately. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Marcus P.
Jun 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Noah P.
Mar 2025
The pace worked well with kids. we’d echo the hype online.

Zara A.
May 2026
We’d happily do this again. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Theo K.
Apr 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, easily one of the highlights of our trip. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

Nadia X.
Apr 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

James V.
Jun 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, with straightforward entry.

Ben W.
Feb 2026
We’d happily do this again. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Zara R.
Nov 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. We learned more than expected in a short visit, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Felix S.
Feb 2026
We’d happily do this again. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, — glad we prioritized it.

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