Museum Guide

Natural History and Science MuseumArt MuseumsChildren’s MuseumsZoos and Gardens

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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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Exhibits

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

Current Exhibitions

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

Exhibitions

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.

Directions| Exhibitions

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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Explore the Garden

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

Directions |  Exhibits

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

Directions | Exhibits

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

Directions | Exhibits

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

Directions | Exhibits

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

Directions | Exhibitions 

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

Directions | Exhibitions 

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

Directions | Exhibits

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

Directions | Exhibitions 

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

Exhibitions 

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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Website

Hyde Park Historical Society

Hours: Sat.-Sun. 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Admission Average: Free admission every day

Website

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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Exhibitions

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

Directions | Exhibitions 

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

Website 

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

Directions |  Exhibits

Money Museum

Hours: M-F 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Admission Average: Free admission every day

Website 

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

Directions | Exhibitions

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

Programs

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

Website

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

Buildings 

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

Admission | The Farm

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

Buildings

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

The Farm

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

The Farm

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

Directions | Exhibitions 

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

Exhibits

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

Exhibits

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

Directions | Exhibits

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

Directions | Exhibits

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

Exhibits

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

Directions | Exhibits

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

Directions | Exhibits

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

Exhibits | Children’s Museum

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

Programs | Preservation

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

Directions | History

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

Directions |  Explore

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

Tickets | Directions | Additional Tour Options

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

Tickets | Directions | Additional Tour Options

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

Tickets

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

Directions | Chapel

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