Discover the city’s neighborhoods, parks, and cemeteries on our popular guided tours.

Know Your Neighborhood

Get to know the city’s historic neighborhoods, from the opulent mansions of the Gold Coast to the vibrant past of Old Town. Tours are held on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and meet in front of the Museum.

Cost:
$15, $10 members

The Glitzy Gold Coast

Saturdays, September 11, October 2; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Whisk away to a time when Chicago’s rich and famous caroused on the coast. Wander through the neighborhood and learn about our city’s early history, its founders, public art and architecture.

Saturday, September 11
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Saturday, October 2

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The Old Town Trek

Saturdays, September 25, October 16; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

From Germans to hippies to yuppies, Old Town has seen an assortment of residents come and go. On this unique walking tour of Old Town, learn about the neighborhood’s colored past as well as its vibrant present.

Saturday, September 25
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Saturday, October 16
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Saturday in the Park: Oz Park

Saturdays, September 18, October 23, November 6; 10:00-12:00 noon

Meet at the corner of Webster and Burling streets.

Saturday, September 18

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Saturday, October 23
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Saturday, November 6
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Cemetery Tours

Bohemian National Cemetery

Sunday, September 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:
Meet at cemetery entrance, 5255 N. Pulaski.

Cost:
$15, $10 Members

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Graceland Cemetery

Sunday, October 24; Saturday, October 30; Sunday, October 31; 10:00 a.m.– noon and 1:00–3:00 p.m. each day

Ghosts and ghouls beware! Experience the history of Old Chicago as you venture through one of the country’s most famous cemeteries (pictured). Celebrate Halloween as Al Walavich takes you on a tour through the graves of Graceland, including famous Chicagoans Marshall Field, Louis Sullivan, Potter and Bertha Palmer, and George Pullman.

Location:
Meet at cemetery entrance, Irving Park Road and Clark Street. 

Cost:
$15, $10 Members

Sunday, October 24; 10:00 a.m.– noon
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Sunday, October 24; 1:00–3:00 p.m.
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Saturday, October 30; 10:00 a.m.– noon
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Saturday, October 30; 1:00–3:00 p.m.
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Sunday, October 31; 10:00 a.m.– noon
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Sunday, October 31; 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