This Sunday, the Museum opens at 11 a.m. Museum Hours
Please note for your visit:
The Blue Paradox is temporarily closed and reopens Friday, September 26.
The Idea Factory will be closed September 22–26.
This Sunday, the Museum will open later.
The Museum will open at 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 28, following the Chicago Half Marathon. Our hours for the day will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Sunday, September 28
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (late opening: Chicago Half Marathon)
Saturday, October 4
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (early close: Columbian Ball)
Sunday, October 19
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (early close: Boo Fest Member Night)
Sunday, November 16
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 22
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (early close)
Sunday, November 23 – Wednesday, November 26
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27
CLOSED
Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 7
Saturday, December 13 – Sunday, December 14
Saturday, December 20 – Tuesday, December 23
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
CLOSED
Friday, December 26 – Tuesday, December 30
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
New Year's Eve
Wednesday, December 31
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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