Admission to: Chicago History Museum
Admission to all exhibitions and galleries
Complimentary coat check
Tour guide
Transport
Other personal expenses
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Free for children aged 0-12
Students aged 13–22 with a valid ID are eligible for the student ticket
This activity is wheelchair-accessible
Large bags, backpacks, and outside food and beverages are prohibited within the museum galleries
Delve into Chicago and U.S. history with exhibits from the Chicago History Museum, featuring over 20 million items. Through permanent and temporary displays, uncover the city's rich tapestry through photography, documents, artifacts, and interviews, showcasing Chicago's stories.
"Chicago: Crossroads of America" delves into the city's growth and its impact on U.S. history, displaying historical treasures like a piece of Fort Dearborn and Chicago's first locomotive.
"Sensing Chicago" caters to young visitors, encouraging them to use all senses to explore the city's past and even play as a Chicago-style hot dog.
In "The Great Chicago Adventure," witness the Great Chicago Fire's fury, the grandeur of the World's Columbian Exposition, the vibrancy of 1950s Maxwell Street, and the awe of standing atop the Sears Tower in the 1970s.