Public Tours

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

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

• Chicago: Crossroads of America
• 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

Catholic Chicago Personal View Tours

Sunday, October 19 and November 23, 2:30 p.m.

The story of Catholics in Chicago is best told by Catholics themselves.

Cost:
Free with Museum admission

Meltem Aktas

October 19

Liturgical artist Meltem Aktas will discuss how faith influenced her artwork on display in Catholic Chicago.

Sister Anita Baird

November 23

Director of the Office for Racial Justice for the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Anita Baird, DHM, will talk about building a strong Catholic community.

> Learn more about Catholic Chicago

Chic Tour and Chicago Tea

Saturday, November 15, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Chic Chicago curator Timothy Long will share tasty tidbits on a privately guided tour of the exhibition. Finish off your fashion-filled afternoon with traditional tea at the Drake Hotel. Ticket includes tour, tea, and transportation.

Location:
Tour begins at the Museum.

Cost:
$55; $50 members

> The November 15 Chic Tour and Chicago Tea is sold out.

> Learn more about Chic Chicago

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.

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