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Chicago History Museum — Chicago, Illinois
Chicago History Museum in Chicago: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adults: non-Chicago residents $24 · Chicago residents $19 · Seniors (65+) $20 / $17 · Students (19–22) $20 / $17 · Non-Illinois residents 13–18 $20 · 12 and under free · Illinois residents 18 and under free.
Address1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
HoursTue–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun 12:00–5:00 p.m.; closed Mondays (opens on select Mondays and commemorative days); closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas (official)
PricesAdults: non-Chicago residents $24 · Chicago residents $19 · Seniors (65+) $20 / $17 · Students (19–22) $20 / $17 · Non-Illinois residents 13–18 $20 · 12 and under free · Illinois residents 18 and under free
Price notesPrices from the museum's official Visit page. Illinois resident free days run throughout the year (upcoming 2026 dates include Nov 11 and 19): see Perks.
Age notesIllinois residents 18 and under are always free, and all children 12 and under are free (official).
BookingTickets can be purchased online or in person.
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
ParkingMuseum lot with validated parking; rate not confirmed on the official page fetched.
Verified perk: Illinois Resident Free DaysFree admission for Illinois residents on published free days throughout the year, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day and the Fourth of July; upcoming 2026 dates include November 11 and 19.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.