Lincoln Today

February 9, 1861, Lincoln received a gift of a whistle made from a pig’s tail.

 

Bus Tours

Experience the heritage and excitement of Chicago by motorcoach with these special guided tours.

Bus tours occur on select Saturdays, 1:00–5:00 p.m. and meet at the Museum.

If the tour you are interested in is sold out, contact us at Public Programs to request a place on our waiting list or inquire about our private bus tours.

Cost: $45, $40 Members; $100 for three tours. For the three tour discount, please call 312.642.4600; this discount is not available online.

Sweet Home Chicago

Saturday, February 6, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Cracker Jack buildingWander through the real candy land in our own backyard. Historian Beth Kimmerle leads a confectionery adventure throughout the city, making sweet stops at Fannie May, Blommer Chocolate, the Wrigley Building, and Vosges Haut Chocolat.

Location:
Tour departs from the Museum.

Cost:
$45; $40 members. This tour is eligible for a special discount.

This tour is sold out.

Studs Terkel’s Chicago

Saturday, March 6, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Studs Terkel portraitStuds Terkel called Chicago home for much of his life and developed a love affair with the Windy City. Beginning at the Museum, where Studs was a scholar-in-residence, and traveling to various city sites, journalist Andrew Patner takes you on the journey of a Chicago icon’s life.

Location:
Tour departs from the Museum.

Cost:
$45; $40 members. This tour is eligible for a special discount.

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Devil in the White City

Saturdays, March 20, April 17, and May 15, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Devil in the White CityExperience the excitement of life in 1893 Chicago. Visit sites related to Erik Larson's best-selling book on this monthly tour.

Location:
Tour departs from the Museum.

Cost:
$45; $40 members. This tour is eligible for a special discount.

Saturday, March 20
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Saturday, April 17
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Saturday, May 15
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Gangland Chicago

Saturday, April 24, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Prohibition Era StillFind out what makes Chicago so untouchable. Museum curator and author John Russick takes you on a tour of the city's gangland past.

Location:
Tour departs from the Museum.

Cost:
$45; $40 members. This tour is eligible for a special discount.

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Haymarket and the Labor Trail

Saturday, May 1, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

It’s May Day! Labor historian Jeffrey Helgeson leads you on an exploration of the events, places, and people behind Chicago’s labor history. This tour showcases the many dramatic struggles and generations of working-class life in our city’s turbulent past.

Location:
Tour departs from the Museum.

Cost:
$45, $40 members. This tour is eligible for a special discount.

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*These tours are eligible for a special discount. Purchase tickets for any three tours for only $100! To make a reservation, please call 312.642.4600. This discount is not available online.

Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.

Weather Hotline:
The Museum maintains a Weather Hotline to provide updates about weather-related delays or cancellation. If you think your program or tour may be affected by inclement weather, please call 312.799.2002 for the most current information about your tour.

Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600

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