Walking Tours
Explore the city on foot and watch the history and rich details come to life.
Know Your Neighborhood
Stroll through the historic neighborhoods that
define Chicago’s identity as an architectural wonderland. These
two-hour walking tours begin Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Tours meet at the Museum.
Cost:
$10; $5 members.
The Glitzy Gold Coast
Saturdays, July 25 and August 22, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Saturday, July 25
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Saturday, August 22
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The Old Town Trek
Saturdays, July 11, August 1, and August 29, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Saturday, July 11
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Saturday, August 1
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Saturday, August 29
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Saturday in Lincoln Park
Saturdays, July 18 and August 8, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Saturday, July 18
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Saturday, August 8
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Cemetery Tours
Experience the history of old Chicago as you venture through some of the country’s most beautiful and famous cemeteries. Tours are held on Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Cost:
$15, $10 members.
Bohemian National Cemetery
Sunday, July 19, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Spanning 126 acres, Bohemian
National Cemetery contains one of the city's finest collections of
funerary art and was founded as a last resting place for persons of
Czech (Bohemian, Moravian, and Slovakian) descent. Cemetery expert
Al Walavich guides you through the "Garden of the
Dead," a true Chicago landmark.
Location:
Tour begins at cemetery entrance, 4001 N. Clark Street.
Rosehill Cemetery, Part 1
Sunday, August 16, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Embark on an architectural and historical
journey through one of Chicago’s most notable cemeteries. Cemetery
historian Al Walavich guides you on a stroll through
Rosehill Cemetery, which is home to the graves of Oscar Mayer, Charles
Dawes, Jack Brickhouse, Montgomery Ward, and Julius Rosenwald.
Location:
Tour begins at cemetery entrance, 5800 N. Ravenswood.
Rosehill Cemetery, Part 2
Sunday, September 20, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
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Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can
be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two
weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.
Weather Hotline:
The Museum maintains a Weather Hotline to provide updates about
weather-related delays or cancellation. If you think your program or
tour may be affected by inclement weather, please call 312.799.2002 for
the most current information about your tour.
Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language
interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public
Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in
order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600