Boat Tours
Soak up Chicago’s history as you cruise Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. Presented in partnership with Chicago Line Cruises.
- Chicago Blues Cruise: Thursday, August 6
- Devil in the White City: Sundays, July 26 and August 23
- Daily History Cruises: Daily, May 23–September 1
Location:
Tours meet at the Chicago Line Cruises dock at North Pier, 465 N.
McClurg Court.
Cost:
$45, $40 members, except where noted. On evening tours, an open bar
option is available for an additional $17.
Chicago Blues Cruise
Thursday, August 6, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Discover Chicago’s blues history as you coast
through the city’s blue waters and enjoy live music from Shirley King,
the daughter of the legendary blues man, B.B. King. An open bar option
is available for an additional $17.
Cost:
$45; $40 members
Devil in the White City
Sundays, July 26 and August 23, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Imagine the grandeur of the World’s
Columbian Exposition of 1893 on this tour related to Erik Larson’s
best-selling book. Tour includes snacks from the fair and other
surprises. An open bar option is available for an additional $17.
Cost:
$45; $40 members
Sunday, July 26, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
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Sunday, August 23, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
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Daily History Cruises
May 23–September 1, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Prepare to embark on a voyage where history
lessons come alive on the city’s celebrated waterways. To purchase
tickets for daily history cruises, visit www.chicagoline.com.
Cost:
$36; $24, members; $31, seniors (60+); $21, children (7–18)
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