Farmers Markets Canceled
Due to scheduling conflicts, all remaining Smart Home Farmers Markets are canceled. Find an updated list of all Chicago Farmers Markets at www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Upcoming Events
Events and guest bookings are subject to change and weather conditions.
Recipes from Past Guests
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- Museum Hours
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- holiday hours (through Nov. 29)
- Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- holiday hours (through Nov. 29)
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
Learn More
- Find out more about the mkSolaire and the architect who created the home.
Read Michelle's blog - See the Smart Home on NBC Nightly News.
- Check out the story
Smart Home Podcast
- Meet the architect of "Chicago's greenest home" in our interview with Michelle Kaufmann.
Download the Smart Home Podcast
Exhibit Resource Guide
- Download our updated guide to the Smart Home and its eco-friendly products, along with more "green" ideas and resources!
- Exhibit Resource Guide (PDF)
New Online Activities
- Online Activity
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Smart Home Time Lapse
Watch the Smart Home come together in less than 90 seconds.





