Chicago History Museum Walking Tours

Included daytime walking tour with the Go Chicago Card

Join the Chicago History Museum for a 2-hour Chicago History Museum Walking Tour. Choose One:

Gold Coast
Stroll Astor Street historic district’s opulent mansions and elegant town homes and hear fascinating stories of the neighborhood’s residents including the McCormicks, Wrigleys, and Palmers.

Old Town
This landmark neighborhood—which features beautifully restored Victorian frame cottages, Queen Anne-style homes, and early examples of balloon-frame architecture— also includes structures that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

Lincoln Park
Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of this famous recreation area on this two-mile walk through Lincoln Park’s numerous gardens and past statues of William Shakespeare, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln.

Go Chicago Card Extras

• 10% savings in the Museum Store

Directions, Hours & Other Information

Address: 1601 North Clark St, Chicago
Phone: 312-642-4600
Web: www.chicagohistory.org
Cost without Go Chicago Card:
Adult $12.00

Hours:
May–October: Select Saturdays at 10:00 am
Closed: November–March. May be closed major U.S. holidays.

Directions:
Take CTA: Buses 11, 22, 36, 72, 73, 151, and 156.
By Car: Lake Shore Drive or the Kennedy Expressway
(I-90/94) to North Avenue exit. The Museum is on the NE corner of North Avenue and Clark Street.

Notes:
Your choice of one walking tour. Tours depart from the Chicago History Museum at 1601 North Clark Street. 10% discount in the Museum Store is valid at the Chicago History Museum and the Museum Store at O’Hare Airport. Tours are seasonal. Please call for reservations and information on tour offerings: 312-642-4600

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Unless otherwise noted, the Go Chicago Card is valid for Chicago History Museum Walking Tours from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Go Chicago Card offers unlimited admission to museums, tours and excursions including Chicago History Museum Walking Tours.