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Exhibition Tours

Public Tours

Let our knowledgeable and engaging volunteers provide an additional dimension to your Museum experience with a guided exhibition tour.

Crossroads entrancePublic exhibition tours include gallery overviews and highlights, and last less than an hour. Tour topics vary; currently tours are being offered for two exhibitions:

  • Chicago: Crossroads of America
  • Catholic Chicago
  • Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum

Public tours, free with Museum admission, occur nearly each day of the week. Contact 312.642.4600 to confirm the time and topic for the day of your visit.

> To plan a guided exhibition tour for a group of ten or more, see Group Visit

> Learn more about current and upcoming exhibitions


Chic Tour and Chicago Tea

Saturday, April 25, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Ladies having teaChic Chicago curator Timothy Long will share tasty tidbits on a privately guided tour of the exhibition. Finish off your fashion-filled afternoon with traditional tea at the Drake Hotel. Ticket includes tour, tea, and transportation.

Location:
Tour begins at the Museum.

Cost:
$55; $50 members

> Check back in the spring to make reservations for this event.

> Learn more about Chic Chicago


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.

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