Walking Tours
Weekends at 10:00 a.m., join us for two-hour walking tours that will give you a more intimate view of Chicago.
Meet in front of the Museum, unless otherwise noted.
Cost: $15; $10 members.
Oz Park
Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, July 1; 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; Meets at the corner of Webster and Burling
Did you know that without Chicago the beloved story of The Wizard of Oz would never have been written? The movie has been seen by billions and continues to enchant multiple generations. Join us for a stroll down the yellow brick road through beautiful Oz Park as we learn about the history of the environment and the true story behind the characters and moments of the magical tale. In collaboration with the Oz Park Advisory Council.
Cost: $15, $10 members
Saturday, May 19
This tour has been cancelled, for more information call (312) 642-4600.
Sunday, July 1
Crime of the Century: Leopold & Loeb and the Murder of Bobby Franks
Sunday, May 20, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
On May 21, 1924, in the city of Chicago, a young boy went missing. The next morning his father, Jacob Franks, received a phone call informing him that his son, Bobby, had been beaten to death. This gruesome and senseless murder has stained Chicago history and still leaves many baffled. Join us as we return to the scene of the crime and tour the Kenwood neighborhood where we will visit sites relevant to Leopold and Loeb’s murder of Bobby Franks.
Cost: $15, $10 members
This tour has been cancelled, for more information call (312) 642-4600.
Glitzy Gold Coast
Saturdays, June 2, July 7, July 21, and August 11 and Sundays, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 5 and August 26, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast. Wander throughout the neighborhood and learn about our city’s early history, its founders, its public art, and it architecture on this walking tour of the Gold Coast.
Cost: $15, $10 members
Sunday, May 20
This tour has been cancelled, for more information call (312) 642-4600.
Saturday, June 2
Sunday, June 17
Saturday, July 7
Sunday, July 15
Saturday, July 21
Sunday, August 5
Saturday, August 11
Sunday, August 26
The Old Town Trek
Sundays, June 3, July 8, July 22 and August 12 and Saturdays, May 12, June 16, July 14, August 4 and August 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
From Germans to hippies and artists to yuppies, Old Town has been home to a wide spectrum of Chicagoans. Learn about the neighborhood’s colorful past and its vibrant present.
Cost: $15, $10 members
Saturday, May 12
Sunday, June 3
Saturday, June 16
Sunday, July 8
Saturday, July 14
Sunday, July 22
Saturday, August 4
Sunday, August 12
Saturday, August 25
Lincoln Park
Saturdays, June 30 and July 28 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This two mile walk immerses you into the history and beauty of Lincoln Park. Visit the park’s numerous gardens, learn about the Lincoln Park Zoo, and explore various statues that include William Shakespeare, Benjamin Franklin, and Hans Christian Andersen.
Cost: $15, $10 members
Saturday, June 30
Saturday, July 28
Cemetery Tours
Graceland Cemetery
Sunday, May 20, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Experience the history of Old Chicago as you venture through one of the country’s most famous cemeteries. Cemetery historian Al Walavich takes you on a fascinating tour through the graves of Graceland Cemetery, including famous Chicagoans Marshall Field, Louis Sullivan, Daniel Burnham, and George Pullman. Meets at cemetery entrance, Clark St. and Irving Park Rd.
Cost: $15/$10 Members
This tour has been cancelled, for more information call (312) 642-4600.
Montrose Cemetery
Sunday, June 10, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Located on the Northwest Side, Montrose Cemetery was originally occupied by Chicago’s German community. It has since become the place of final rest for an ethnically diverse population of Serbs, Assyrians, Japanese, and Gypsies, each with its own distinctive memorial style. Meets at cemetery entrance, 5400 N. Pulaski Road.
Cost: $15/$10 Members
Bohemian National Cemetery
Sunday, July 29, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Spanning 126 acres, Bohemian National Cemetery contains one of the city’s finest collections of funerary art. Cemetery expert Al Walavich guides you through this “Garden of the Dead,” a true Chicago landmark. Meets at cemetery entrance, 5255 N. Pulaski Road.
Cost: $15/$10 Members
Oak Woods Cemetery
Sunday, August 26, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Established in 1854, Oak Woods is Chicago’s most significant South Side
cemetery. Well-known athletes, scientists, activists, and politicians are buried here. Cemetery expert Al Walavich leads your exploration. Meets at cemetery entrance, 1035 E. 67th Street.
Cost: $15/$10 Members
Exclusive sponsor:
*These tours are eligible for a special discount. Purchase tickets for any three tours for only $100! To make a reservation, please call 312.642.4600. This discount is not available online.
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.
