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Chicago History Minute

In October of 1979, Pope John Paul II visited the city of Chicago, and the Mayor renamed West 43rd Street after the pontiff of the Catholic Church.
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General Admission

Adults: $14 with audio tours
Seniors (65+): $12 with audio tours
Students (13–22 with ID): $12 with audio tours
Free for children (age 12 and younger)

Free for members of the Chicago History Museum, DuSable Museum, and National Museum of Mexican Art.

Admission includes three audio tours: Chicago: Crossroads of America, a tour developed with the Second City (available in English and Spanish) and a tour created by local teens (English); and Catholic Chicago (English, Spanish, and Polish). Ask for the tour at our Visitor Center.

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Members

Free admission is just one of the many benefits of membership, which also include special members-only events, discounted tickets to tours and programs, a subscription to Chicago History magazine, store discount, and more.

Cost of Membership

$40 for individual memberships
$50 for family memberships
$35 for senior (65+) and student (13-22) memberships
$45 for senior and student family memberships

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Free Days

The Museum is free on Mondays.