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On July 24, 1915, the Eastland, a steamer loaded with Western Electric employees, capsized into the Chicago River, killing 844 people –the worst loss of life in the city's history.
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Exhibition Tours

Let our knowledgeable and engaging volunteers provide an additional dimension to your Museum experience with a guided exhibition tour.

Crossroads entrancePublic exhibition tours include gallery overviews and highlights, and last less than an hour. Tour topics vary; currently tours are being offered for three exhibitions:

  • Chicago: Crossroads of America
  • Big Picture: A New View of Painting in Chicago
  • Catholic Chicago

Public tours, free with Museum admission, occur nearly each day of the week. Contact 312.642.4600 to confirm the time and topic for the day of your visit.

> To plan a guided exhibition tour for a group of ten or more, see Group Visit

> Learn more about current and upcoming exhibitions