Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum was founded in 1856 to study and interpret Chicago’s history. It is located in Lincoln Park in a building at 1601 North Clark Street at the intersection of North Avenue in the Old Town Triangle neighbourhood.
Travel Information
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
The Museum is easy to reach via public transportation. CTA buses 22, 36, 72, 73, 151, and 156 stop nearby. The Brown Line Sedgwick station and Red Line Clark/Division station are also located approximately one half-mile from the Museum.
For travel information, visit transitchicago.com
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
Take the 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.
Public parking is conveniently located one block north of the Museum at Clark and LaSalle Streets; enter on Stockton Drive.
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. Call 312.642.4600 for more information.
