Research Center Hours

Regular Hours 2008–2009

(September 2, 2008 through May 23, 2009)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Friday, Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Monday: closed

Summer Hours 2008

(through August 29, 2008)

Tuesday, Wednesday: 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, Monday: closed

Closed for holiday:
Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008 through Thursday, January 1, 2009
Sunday, April 5, through Monday, April 13, 2009

Location

The Chicago History Museum is located at the corner of Clark Street and North Avenue. Our address is 1601 North Clark Street.
The Museum is easy to reach by public transportation. CTA buses 11, 22, 36, 72, 73, 151, and 156 all stop nearby.

From the North

Take the Kennedy (I-90/94) to the North Avenue exit. Travel east on North Avenue two miles to Clark Street.

From the West

Takethe Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) to the Kennedy (I-90/94). Take the Kennedy to the North Avenue exit. Travel east on North Avenue two miles to Clark Street.

From the South

Take the Dan Ryan (I-90/94). Continue on the Kennedy (I-90/94). Take the Kennedy to the North Avenue exit. Travel east on North Avenue two miles to Clark Street. or, take the Dan Ryan (I-90/94) to the Stevenson (I-55). Take the Stevenson to Lake Shore Drive. Travel north on Lake Shore Drive to the North Avenue exit. Travel west on North Avenue/LaSalle Street two blocks to Clark Street.

Yes, We Have Parking!

Public parking is conveniently located one block north of the Museum at Clark and LaSalle Streets. Enter on Stockton Drive.

The Museum's secure, well-lit parking facility is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The lot can accommodate up to 460 cars.

Cost

$9 with Museum validation; Visa, Mastercard, and Discover credit cards are accepted.

Accessibility

Specially located spots have been reserved for persons using mobility devices.