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Natural History and Science Museums:
Adler Planetarium
Hours: Every day 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Admission Average: $10-$29
Admission | Directions | Exhibitions
Elgin Public Museum
Hours: Summer Hours – Between Memorial Day and Labor Day
T-Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Closed Monday
Non-Summer Hours -Between Labor Day and Memorial Day
Sat.-Sun.12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Closed M-F
Admission Average: $2 General Admission, $1 Children under 12 free
Directions | Exhibitions | Permanent Exhibitions
Field Museum
Hours: Every day 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. last admission at 4
Open every day except Christmas
Admission Average: $15-$29
Admission | Directions | Exhibitions
International Museum of Surgical Science
Hours: T-F 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Sat. & Sun. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $7-$15
Closed on Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
Free every Tuesday
Admission | Directions | Exhibitions
John G. Shed Aquarium
Hours: every day 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $28.95-$34.95
Admission | Directions | Exhibitions
Museum of Science and Industry
Hours: Every day 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Open everyday except Christmas
Admission Average $15-$35 depending upon add-ons with U-505, Special Exhibit, Wow Tour, OmniMax, and Green Home Tours
Admission | Directions | Exhibitions
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences
Hours: M-F 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Sat.- Sun. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Open everyday except the First Friday in May, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Admission Average: $6-$9
Free every Thursday-Donations excepted
Admission | Directions | Exhibitions | Permanent Exhibitions
Sci-Tech Museum
Hours: T-F 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $8 for Adults, $7 for Seniors, Children 3 and under free
Art Museums
Art Institute
Hours: M-W 10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Thursday 10:30 A.M. to 8 P.M., and F-Sun. 10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Open everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Admission Average: $12 to $18, Children under 14 Free
Free every 1st and 2nd Wednesdays to Illinois residents
Admission | Directions | Current Exhibitions
The Arts Club of Chicago
Hours: M-F 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Chicago Cultural Center
Hours: M-Th. 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Sat. 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., and Sunday 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Closed most major national and Chicago holidays
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
DePaul Art Museum
Hours: M-Th 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., F 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., and Sat.-Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Elmhurst Art Museum
Hours: Tues-Thurs 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Friday 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed Sunday and Monday
Closed for Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, November 25, December 24, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Admission Average: $3 to $5 Children under 5 free
Free every Friday
Admission | Current Exhibitions
Evanston Art Center
Hours: M-Th. 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., F 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sat. 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and Sun. 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Gage Gallery
Hours: M-F 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and Closed Sunday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Gallery 400
Hours: T-F 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Sat. 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., and Closed Sunday, Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Graham Foundation
Hours: W-Sat. 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Hyde Park Art Center
Hours: M-Thurs 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. ,Friday-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Sunday 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.m.
Admission Average: Free every day for Gallery viewing
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
Hours: T-F 10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Closed Sunday, Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Illinois State Museum – Chicago Gallery
Hours: M-F 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Intuit – The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Hours: Tues-Sat. 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Thursday 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., and Closed Sunday, Monday
Admission Average: $5 Children under 12 free
Directions| Current Exhibitions
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Hours: T-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sun. 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: $4 for Adults, $3 for Seniors, $2 for Students and Teen $1 for Children 7-12, and Children under 7 free
Free every Friday
Directions | Current Exhibitions
LUMA Loyola University Museum of Art
Hours: Tues. 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wed. through Sunday 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: $5 to $6
Free every Tuesday
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Mary Leigh Block Museum of Art
Hours: Tues, Sat., Sun 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Wed., Thurs., and Friday 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day, suggested donation $5
Closed Quarterly
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Museum of Contemporary Art
Hours: Tues. 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wed-Sun 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: $7-$12 Children under 12 free
Free every Tuesday for Illinois residents
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Admission | Directions | Current Exhibitions
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Hours: M-Sat 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Th 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., and Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 5 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
The MoCP is closed when Columbia College Chicago is closed, including all major holidays.
The MoCP is also closed between exhibitions for installation.
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Museum of Private Collections: Featuring the Work of Dali and Matt Lamb
Hours: Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., M 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., W-Sat. 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed Tuesday
Admission Average: $10 for Adults, $7 for Seniors, Students, Children, Children under 10 free
National Museum of Mexican Art
Hours: Tu-Sun 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Closed Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Closed: New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
National Veterans Art Museum
Hours: T-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Closed Sunday, Monday
Admission Average: $10 Adult, $7 Students and Seniors, Free for Active military and dependents
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
Gallery Hours: T-F 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Sat.-Sun. 10:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: Free admission everyday
Renaissance Society
Hours: T-Fri 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sat-Sun 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Smart Museum of Art
Hours: T-Sun 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Th 10:00 A.M. to 8 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Sullivan Galleries
Hours: T-Sat. 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and Closed Sunday, Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Hours: Wed-Sun 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Closed Monday, Tuesday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Current Exhibitions
Woman Made Gallery
Hours: W-F 12:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Sat. & Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., and Closed Monday, Tuesday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Children’s Museums
Bronzeville Children’s Museum
Hours: T-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and Closed Sunday, Monday
Tours: at 10:00 A.M., 11:00 A.M., 12:00 P.M., 1:00 P.M., and 2:00 P.M.-Only way to see museum exhibits
Admission Average: $5 per person
Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration – See Swedish American Museum (Cultural and Ethnic Museums)
Chicago Children’s Museum
Hours: Open daily 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $12 General Admission, $11 Seniors
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Free every first Sunday of the month and every Thursday from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn
Hours: T-Sat. 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Closed Monday, and every 2nd and 4th Friday open until 8:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $6 General Admission, $5 Seniors, Children under 1 free
DuPage Children’s Museum
Hours: M 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., T-Th. 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., F 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Sat. 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and every third Thursday open till 8:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $9.50 General Admission, $8.50 Seniors, Children under 1 free
Exploration Station
Hours:
September – March
Closed Mondays (except special holidays)
Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays:
10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
10:00A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Sundays: 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
April – August
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
10:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Sundays: 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $6 General Admission, $5 Seniors, Children under 1 free
KidsWork Children’s Museum
Hours: T-F. 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Sat. 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Sun. 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: $6 General Admission, $5 Seniors, Children under 1 free
Kohl Children’s Museum
Hours: M 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., T-Sat. 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (9:30 A.M. June through August), Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Closed all major holiday and second week in September
Admission Average: $9.50 General Admission, $8.50 Seniors, Children under 1 free
Wonder Works
Hours: W-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed Monday, Tuesday
Closed on July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day
Shorter hours on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Eve, News Year’s Eve and days on which District 97 does not have school.
Admission Average: $5 General Admission, Children under 1 free
Zoos and Gardens
Brookfield Zoo
Hours: M-F 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sat.-Sun. 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $10.50 to $15.oo plus add-ons for Play Zoo, Children’s Zoo, Dolphin Presentation, Motor Safari, and Parking
Admission | Directions | Exhibitions
Lincoln Park Zoo
Hours:
April–May
10:00 A.M.. to 5:00 P.M. (gates open until 6:00 P.M.)
Memorial Day–Labor Day (May 29–September 6)
M-F 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (gates open until 6:00 P.M.)
Sat.-Sun. 10:oo A.m. to 6:30 P.M. (gates open until 7:00 P.M.)
September–October
10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (gates open until 6:00 P.M.)
November–March
10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (gates open until 5:00 P.M.)
Admission Average: Free admission every day, Parking fees extra
Chicago Botanic Garden
Hours: Times vary check chart
Admission Average: $20 per car, free admission to garden every day
Directions | Exhibitions | Explore the Garden
Garfield Park Conservatory
Hours: Daily 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Th. 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Explore the Garden
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Hours: Daily 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Morton Arboretum
Hours: Times vary check chart
Admission Average: $12 Adults, $11 Seniors, $9 Children 2-17, and Children under 1 free
Wednesday Discount Day – $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, $6 Children 2-17
Directions | Explore the Trees | Explore the Gardens
Libraries
Harold Washington Library
Hours: M-Th 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., F-Sat. 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sun. 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Newberry Library
Hours: Exhibition Galleries – M, F, Sat. 8:15 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., T- Th. 8:15 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., and Closed Sunday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Pritzker Military Library
Hours: T, W, F, Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Th 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., and Closed Sunday, Monday
Admission Average: $5 General admission
History Museums
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Hours: Th-Sat. 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Closed Sunday through Wednesday
Admission Average: Free admission every day – Suggested Donation $5 General Admission, $3 Children
Cantigny Park – 1st Division Museum & Robert R. McCormick Museum
Hours:
Garden/Grounds: Every day 9:00 A.M. to sunset
Museums: Jan: Closed
Feb: Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm
Mar-Apr: T-Sun, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
May-Oct: T-Sun, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Nov-Dec: T-Sun, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $5 per car, museums have free admission every day
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Hours:
Atrium Gallery
Every day 9:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
ArcelorMittal CitySpace Gallery
Every day 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Chicago Bridge House Museum
Hours: Open May 11 to October 31 of 2012
Th.-M 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Closed Tuesday, Wednesday
Admission Average: $4 General Admission, $3 Seniors, $3 Children 6 to 12, Children under 5 free
Chicago History Museum
Hours: M-Sat. 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and Sunday 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $14 Adults, $12 Seniors and Student 13-22, and Children under 12 free
Edgewater Historical Society
Hours: Sat.-Sun. 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Closed M-F
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Elmhurst Historical Museum
Hours: T-Sun. 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Closed Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day except for fee for programs
Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park
Hours: Sun-Fri. 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors and Students under 18 and with ID, Children under 5 free, Price includes museum and birthplace
Hyde Park Historical Society
Hours: Sat.-Sun. 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Hours: M-F 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sat.-Sun. 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $12 General Admission, $8 Seniors and Students(12-22), $6 Children (5-11), Children under 5 free
Not recommended for Children under 9
Illinois Railway Museum
Hours: Sat.-Sun. 10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Grounds – 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., M-F 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and Ground – 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $7-$14
Admission | Directions | Train Schedules
Isle a la Cache Museum
Hours: T-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Hours: T-F 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., and Closed Saturday, Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Joliet Area Historical Museum
Hours: T-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors, $4 Students with ID, $3 Children 3-17, and Children under 3 free
Directions | Exhibitions | Permanent Exhibitions
Joliet Iron Works
Hours: Everyday 8:00 A.M. to Sunset
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Lake County Discovery Museum
Hours: M-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and Sun. 1:00 P.m. to 4:30 P.M.
Admission Average: $2.50-$6
Admission | Directions | Exhibits
Leather Archives & Museum
Hours: Th-F 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Sat.-Sun. 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed M-W
Admission Average: $10.00 General Admission, $5 Students and Seniors
Money Museum
Hours: M-F 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Hours: T-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Closed Sunday, Monday
Admission Average: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $6 Children
Pullman Historic District
Hours: T-Sun. 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and Closed Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day on self guided walking tour and $7 General Admission for guided walking tour every first Sunday of the month beginning at 1:30 P.M.
Tours | Directions | The Town
Rogers Park and West Ridge Historical Society
Hours: Every day from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Smith Museum of Stained Glass
Hours: Sun.-Th 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Fri.-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Directions | Exhibitions | Brochure
Theatre Historical Society of America
Hours: T-F 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., every third Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M, and Closed Sunday, Monday
Admission Average: Free admission every day, donations suggested
Living History Museums
The Grove
Hours:
Buildings and Grounds – M-F 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and Sat.-Sun. 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Blackberry Farm
Hours: Season May 1-August 26 M-F 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Wed. 9:30 A.M. to 7 P.M. (June 6 to Aug. 8), Sat.-Sun. 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and August 27-September 30 Sat.-Sun. 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Pumpkin Weekends are Oct. 6-8 (includes Columbus Day holiday), 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28. Hours: 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.; limited operations. No season passes or free passes accepted.
Admission Average: $3.75-$10
Kline Creek Farm
Hours: Farm and Visitor Center – Th.-M 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Closed Tuesday, Wednesday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Naper Settlement
Hours:
Summer (April 1- October 31) T-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Sun. 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Winter (November 1-March 31) T-F 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $4-$12 depending upon season
Admission | Directions | Exhibits | Buildings
Volkening Heritage Farm
Hours: Summer (April 1- October 31) Farm & Visitor Center – T-F 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and Sat.-Sun. 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Closed Monday
Farm Grounds & Trails – Every day 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Winter (November 1-March 31) Farm & Visitor Center – Grounds open special program for groups by appointment
Farm Grounds & Trails – Closed December 1 to March 1 Special programs for groups by appointment
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Wagner Farm
Hours: M-Sat. 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sun. 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Admission Average: Free admission every day
Cultural and Ethnic Museums
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Hours: Every day 10:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors and Students, $2 Children under 12
Directions | Exhibitions | Permanent Exhibitions
Cambodian American Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial
Chicago Cultural Center – See Art Museums
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Hours: T-F 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. and Sat.-Sun. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $5 General Admission, $3 Seniors and Students
Dank Haus German American Cultural Center
Hours: Sat. 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. or by appointment
Admission Average: Free admission every day
DuSable Museum of African American History
Hours: T-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $10 Adults, $7 Seniors and Students, $3 Children 6-11, Children under 5 free
Free every Sunday
Directions | Exhibitions | Self-Guided Tour
Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture – See Art Museums
Irish Heritage Center
Hours: Museum only open during special programming, art gallery, and docent led tours only
Admission Average: Free admission everyday
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Th. 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: $5 Adults, $3 Seniors, Children, and Teachers
National Hellenic Museum
Hours: T 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., W-F 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sat.-Sun. 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: $10 General Admission, $8 Seniors and Students, $7 Children 3-12, Children under 3 free
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
Hours: M-Sat. 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Closed Sunday
Admission Average: Free admission every day
National Museum of Mexican Art – See Art Museums
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance – See Art Museums
Polish Museum of America
Hours: F-Wed. 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Closed Thursday
Admission Average: $7 Adults, $6 Seniors and Students over 9
Spertus: A Center for Jewish Learning & Culture
Sun., M, Wed. 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Th. 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., F 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed Wednesday, Saturday
Admission Average: Free admission everyday
Swedish American Museum
Hours:
General Museum:
- M- F 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
- Sat.-Sun. 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Children’s Museum:
- M – Thurs. 1;00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
- F 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
- Sat.- Sun. 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $4 Adults, $3 Seniors, Students, Children 1 and over, $10 for a family of four
The Oriental Institute
Hours: T-Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Wed. evening till 8:30 P.M., Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Admission Average: Free admission everyday – Suggested Donation – $7 General Admission and $4 Children under 12
Directions | Exhibits | Temporary Exhibits
House Museums
Driehaus Museum
Hours: T-Sat. 10:oo A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sun. 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Closed Monday
Guided Tours: $5 extra, T-Sat. 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., Sun. 1:30 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.
Twilight Tour: $15, First and third Tuesday of each month 6:30 P.M., Call ahead for reservations
Admission Average: $20 General Admission, $12.50 Seniors, $10 Students, Children 10-17, not recommended for Children under 9
Charnley-Persky House
Hours: Guided Tours – Wed. 12:00 P.M., Sat. 10:00 A.M. December through March, 12:00 P.M. April through November
Admission Average: $10 Adults, $8 Senior, Student, $5 Children 5-12
Free Admission on Wednesdays
Glessner and Clark House Museum
Hours:
Glessner House: Guided Tours Wed.-Sun. 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.
Clark House: Guided Tours Wed.-Sun. 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M.
Admission Average: One house tour – $10 Adult, $9 Senior, Student, $6 Children 5-12, Children under 5 free
Combo house tour (includes both) – $15 Adults, $12 Senior, Student, $8 Children 5-12, Children under 5 free
Free admission on Wednesdays
Frank Lloyd Wright – Houses and Buildings
Houses
Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio
Guided Interior Tour Only
Hours: M-F 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Sat.-Sun. 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. tours every 20 minutes
Tours last 45-60 minutes
Admission Average: $15 General Admission, $12 Student 4-17, Senior, Children under 3 free
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Robie House
Guided Interior Tour Only
Hours: Th-M 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Tours last 45-60 minutes last tour at 3:00 P.M.
Admission Average: $15 General Admission, $12 Student 4-17, Senior, Children under 3 free
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Buildings
The Rookery
Guided Tour Only
Hours: M, T, Th, F 12:00 P.M. 30 minute tour and Wed. 12:00 P.M. 45 minute tour
Admission Average: $5-$10
Unity Temple
Hours: M-F 10:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Sat. 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., and Sun. 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Self-guided tours only
Admission Average: $10 General Admission, $8 Seniors, Students, Children under 5 free
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